Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-09-06
Product name
Lifetone Arterial
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Arterial embalming preparation
Emergency telephone
0800 764 766
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Mortech Industries NZ Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H361, H371, H372, H422
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
Hazard statements
This is not a Dangerous Good for Transport under NZS 5433 . However, this is a C1 Combustible Liquid so must be stored and handled as specified in AS 1940 "The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids." R43, R45 R20/21/22, R41/37/38, R 62/63 68/20/21/22. May cause cancer May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful through inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility and damage to unborn children This product is approved under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act Approval Embalming Products ( Combustible) Group Standard 2006 HSR 002561. It is classified as follows: H227: Combustible liquid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful on contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350: May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility and unborn children H371: May cause damage to organs. H372 May cause damage to organs through repeated and prolonged exposure H422 Toxic to the soil environment
Precautionary statements
S20, S23, S28, S38, S45, S51, S1/2, S24/25, S36/37. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours or mists. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show this MSDS where possible). Use only in well ventilated areas. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. SUSMP Classification: S5
HSNO Classifications
3.1D Low hazard flammable liquid 6.1D Acutely toxic by inhalation 6.3A Skin irritant 6.5B Contact sensitizer 6.6B Suspected mutagen 6.7A Known Carcinogen 6.8B Suspected human reproductive or developmental toxicant 6.9A Known target organ toxicant 8.3A Eye corrosive 9.1D Harmful to the aquatic environment 9.2B Ecotoxic in the soil 9.3C Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Signal word
DANGER
Prevention
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle before all safety precautions have been read and understood P233: Keep container tightly closed. P243 Take measures against static discharge P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
Response
P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308 & P313 If exposed or concerned get medical advice P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice. P337+P313: If eye pain persists: Get medical advice. P391: Collect spillage. P370+P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, water fog.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents and containers to landfill. Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Opaque orange liquid. Odour: Irritating odour.
Health hazards
May cause cancer harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed, corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin, possible skin sensitiser.
Potential health effects
Persons sensitised to Formaldehyde should avoid contact with this product. Inhalation: This product is a known carcinogen and must not be inhaled. Skin Contact: Hardening or tanning of skin irritation cracking of skin or dermatitis can occur. Prolonged or repeated skin contact can result in skin sensitisation. Eye Contact: Vapours can cause eye irritation, liquid can cause severe eye burns including eye damage. Ingestion: Severe abdominal pain, unconsciousness, collapse temporary or permanent visual impairment and death. Carcinogen Status: SWA: Formaldehyde is classified by SWA as a Class 3 Carcinogen, possibly carcinogenic to humans .See the SWA website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. NTP: Formaldehyde is classified by NTP as reasonably anticipated to be carcinogenic to humans. See the NTP website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. IARC: Formaldehyde is classed 1 by IARC - carcinogenic to humans. See the IARC website for further details. A web address has not been provided as addresses frequently change. EPA has allocated a 6.7A known carcinogen to this product under HSNO NZ.