Formaldehyde 37% solution in Water

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301, H311, H314, H319, H331, H335, H351, H370, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Hazard statements

Corrosive, Environmentally hazardous, Flammable liquid, Irritant, Respiratory irritant, Toxic H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Acute Health Hazards

Irritant to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and respiratory system. May be toxic by ingestion, skin absorption and inhalation.

Health hazards

Carcinogen, Target organ effect

HMIS® ratings

H: 3 F: 2 P: 0

NFPA Ratings

H: 3 F: 2 R: 0 To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties of this chemical have not been thoroughly investigated. Use appropriate procedures and precautions to prevent or minimize exposure.

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermal (Category 3), H311 Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, oral (Category 3), H301 Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351 Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity (Category 3), H402 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A), H314 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (Category 1), H370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation (Category 3), H335

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. 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. P307+P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.