Formaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H350i, H371, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 Redox Pty Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Melbourne Office Phone 61 3 9369 3355 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur 26-30 Gilbertson Road Fax 61 3 9369 3733 Brisbane Christchurch Laverton North VIC 3026 E-mail melbourne@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay USA Australia Web www.redox.com Perth Los Angeles ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 2 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350i May cause cancer by inhalation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H371 May cause damage to organs H401 Toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

P210 Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe gas/mist/vapours/spray. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P273 Avoid release to the environment. 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium. However, if it is not available, fine water spray or water fog can be used to extinguish. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 Redox Pty Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Melbourne Office Phone +61 3 9369 3355 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur 26-30 Gilbertson Road Fax +61 3 9369 3733 Brisbane Christchurch Laverton North VIC 3026 E-mail melbourne@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay USA Australia Web www.redox.com Perth Los Angeles ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350i May cause cancer by inhalation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H371 May cause damage to organs. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.