Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Other hazards

Combustible dust

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin 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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable solids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity : Category 4 (Inhalation) Skin irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 3 aquatic hazard Other hazards Combustible dust