Paraformaldehyde

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable solids: Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Acute toxicity Inhalation: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Respiratory tract irritation Category 3

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - long-term hazard: Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Causes damage to organs after single exposure May cause respiratory irritation Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable solid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.