Formaldehyde, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H317, H331, H350, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid Category 3 Acute Toxicity Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 3 Skin Corrosion Category 1B Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Aquatic Acute Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer (inhalation). H401 Toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash exposed 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, powder, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None under normal conditions.