Formaldehyde solution

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity Category 3 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (nervous system, respiratory organs) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (visual organs, systematic toxicity) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (central nervous system, respiratory (repeated exposure) organs) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (visual organs) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 2 Aquatic chronic Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs (nervous system, respiratory organs) May cause damage to organs (visual organs, systematic toxicity) Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, respiratory organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure May cause damage to organs (visual organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

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

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.