Formaldehyde 4%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H311, H315, H317, H318, H331, H334, H340, H350, H360, H370, H372, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe fumes, mist, vapors, or spray. P261 Avoid breathing fumes, mist, vapors, or spray. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P304+P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Category 3 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 Eye Damage / Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Single Exposure Category 1 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Repeated Exposure Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 3