Formaldehyde 37% USP

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

226 Flammable Liquids Cat 3 301 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 3 311 Acute toxicity,dermal Cat 3 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 318 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 1 334 Sensitisian, respiratory Cat 1 350 Carcinogenicity Cat 1A, 1B 360 Reproductive toxicity Cat 1A, 1B 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger Flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed and in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to CNS. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precuations have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/face protection/eye protection/protective clothing. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources.‐No smoking. Use explosion‐proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non‐sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam to extinguish. IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep in a positon comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician. If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap/water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cuatiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediatley call a POISON CENTER or physician. Keep container tightly closed, locked up in well ventilated‐area and cool. Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None