Paraformaldehyde 4% In 0.1M Cacodylate Buffer

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

301 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 3 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 317 Sensitisian, Skin Cat 1 318 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 1 331 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 3 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 Danger Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only in well‐ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed, in a well ventilated‐area and cool. Use explosion‐proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Take

Precautionary statements

against static discharge. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam to extinguish. IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap/water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None