Formaldehyde solution 37% (stabilized with about 10% methanol) for synthesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H311, H314, H317, H330, H335, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure : Category 1 (Central nervous system, Visual organs) Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (Central nervous sys- tem, Visual organs).

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. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static dis- charge. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doc- tor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physi- cian. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical