Formalin, 10%, Neutral Buffered

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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Hazard statements

see section 16 4,1., i , Descriptio* of first aidrmeasures First-aid measures afier inhalation Allow breathing of fresh air. Allow the victim to rest. First-aid measures after skln contact :Washwithplentyofsoapandwater.Washcontaminatedclothingbeforereuse. lfskinirritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. First-aid measures after eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact |enses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. lmmediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. First-aid measures afler ingestion Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attenlion. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Symptoms/injuries May cause cancer (lnhalation). Symptoms/injuries after inhalation May cause an allergic skin reaction. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Symptoms/injuries upon intravenous Not available. administration Potential adverse human health efiects and Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. symptoms 4:?, ,lffmediate madical attentiOh and speciaf treatmEnt, if il6fG$6ary: i; . ' ' Treatment Obtarn medical assistance. Treat symptomatically. Suitable extinguishing media Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand. ,S.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media , ;' . Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use a heavy water stream.Flammable liquid and vapour. 5i3. Specific hazards arising from the hazardous product Fire hazard Flammable liquid and vapour Explosion hazard No direct explosion hazard. Reactivity Product is not explosive. ,5.3, , Special protective bquipmgnt aad,piecautions for fire-fighter-s- Firefi ghting instructions Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment. Protection during firefi ghtin g Do not enter flre area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. release measures 6.1. Fersonal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures General measures Evacuate area. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Eliminate every possible source of ignition. '11112t2015 EN (English) lt6 Formalin 10o/o, , Neutral Buffered Safety Data Sheet

Prevention

for Secondary Accidents Ventilate area. ln case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight flre remotely due to the risk of explosion. 6.2. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up ;: For containment Collect spillage. Methods for cleaning up Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.

Further information

Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorized site. ,'.8$i ir$,lii e rence to otheg secrions Sea transport (lMO) 7: Handlinq and #;*iii.l . Y, piecaution{ tor eafeihaiidiiriif i,iiiti$il Precautions for safe handling Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before cating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation ofvapour. Avoid breathing mis1, vapours, spray. Oblain special inslructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Local and general ventilation Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places of dust forming. Hygiene measures Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothinq should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 7,2, .,Condition$forsafestoiage, includlogany inCompatibilitles r 1 '-ir r 'r ' Technical measures Comply with applicable regulations. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Storage conditions Keep container closed when not in use. lncompatible products Strong bases. Strong acids. Strong oxidizers. lncompatible materials Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. Heat and ignition sources KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: ignition sources. heat sources. Storage area Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up. Store away from heat. Prohibitions on mixed storage organic materials. 8,i: Corrtrol parameters Sodium Hydroxide (1 31 0-73-2) USA. ACGIH ACGIH Ceiling (mg/m") 2mglm3 (Sodium hydroxide, USA, Momentary value, TLV - Adopted Value) Canada (Quebec) PLAFOND (mg/m") 2 mg/m" Canada (Quebec) Notations and remarks RP Alberta OEL Ceilins (msim 2 mglm" British Columbia OEL Ceiling (mg/m 2 mglm' Manitoba OEL Ceilins (ms/m 2 mg/m3 New Brunswick OEL Ceiling (mg/m3) 2 mglm' New Foundland & Labrador OEL Ceiling (mg/m') 2 mg/m3 Nova Scotia OEL Ceiling (mg/m") 2 mg/m3 Nunavut OEL Ceiling (mg/m") 2 mglm' Northwest Territories OEL Ceiling (mg/m3) 2 mg/m3 Ontario OEL Ceiling (mg/m') 2 mg/m3 Prince Edward lsland OEL Ceilino (mo/m3) 2 mg/m3 Qu6bec PLAFOND (mq/m3) 2 mglmx Qu6bec Notations and remarks RP Saskatchewan OEL Ceiling (mg/m") 2 mg/m" Yukon OEL Ceiling (mg/m3) 2mglm' Phosphoric Acid, 85% w/w (7664-38-2) Canada (Quebec) PLAFOND (mg/m") 1 Alberta OEL Ceilino (mo/m3) a 3 Alberta OEL TWA (mg/m3) 1 British Columbia OEL Ceiling (mg/m3) 3 mg/m" British Columbia OEL TWA (mg/m3) 1 mg/m3 Manitoba OEL Ceiling (mg/m') 3 mg/m3 Manitoba OEL TWA (mg/m3) 1 mg/m" 11 t12t2015 EN (English) 3/8 Formalin 10oh, Neutral Buffered , Safety Data Sheet Do not eat, drink or smoke during use. !u9l Physical state Liquid Appearance No data available Colour Colourless. Odour characteristic. Odour threshold No data available pH pH solution No data available Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) No data available Relative evaporation rate (ether=1 ) No data available Melting point No data available Freezing point No data available Boiling point No data available Flash point No data available Auto-ignition temperature No data available Decomposition temperature No data available Flammability (solid, gas) Non flammable Vapour pressure No data available Vapour pressure at 50 'C No data available Relative vapour density at 20 'C No data available Relative density No data available Relative density of saturated gas/air mixture No data available Density No data available Relatrve gas density No data available Solubility Soluble in water. Log Pow No data available Log Kow No data available Viscosity, kinematic No dala available Viscosity, kinematic (calculated value) (40 'C) . No data available Explosive properties No data available. Oxidising properties No data available. Explosive limits No data available Lower explosive limit (LEL) No data available Upper explosive limit (UEL) No data available 9,l?iii,, "oth6iiiiforhirtiqa,a:t, i ,,,i, , t] rir, No additional information available Reactivity in case of fire Product is not explosive. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Referto section 10.1 on Reactivity. Conditions to avoid Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures. lncompatible materials Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers. Hazardous decomposition products Phosphorus oxides. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dloxide, Likely routes of exposure Skin and eye contact. lnhalation. :l,i{ r -ation on,toxtcalogluUrdfftict$ i,l .'-lnfo' Acute toxicity (oral) Oral: Not classified. Acute toxicity (dermal) Not classified Acute toxicity (inhalation) Not classified I 1 t12t2015 EN (English) Formalin ,10o/o, Neutral Buffered Safety Data Sheet according to the Hazardous Products Regulation (February 11 ,2015) Formalin, 1O%, Neutral Buffered LDso oral rat I > 5ooo Water ( 7732-18-5) LD50 oral rat | > goooo mg/kg Formaldehyde, 37% w/w ( 50-00-0) LD50 oral rat 500 mq/kq LC50 inhalation rat (Vapours - mg/U4h) 0.578 mg/l/4h Skin corrosion/irritation Causes skin irritation. pH:5-8 Serious eye damage/irritation Causes serious eye irritation. pH:5-8 Respiratory or skin sensitization Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity Not classified Carcinogenicity May cause cancer (lnhalation). Reproductive toxicity Not classified Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated Not classified exposure) Aspiration hazard Not classified Potential adverse human health effects and Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. symptoms N 12: Ecolooical information tffiffi 1X.i,:-, , yoiicity I ir',i: Ecology - water Harmful to aquatic life. Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) LC50flsh1 l45.4mgll(LCso; Other; 96h; Salmogairdneri; Staticsystem; Freshwater,Experimental value) Phosphoric Acid, 85% w/w {7664-38-2) LC50 fish 1 I 138 mq/l (1C50) 37t/q wt:tt LC50 flsh 1 41 mq/l (1C50, 96 h) EC50 Daphnia 1 14.7 mqll (EC50: 24 h) EC50 Daphnia 2 2 mqll 12,2. Persistencoanddegradability Formalih; 10%, Neutral Bulfered Persistence and deqradabilitv Not established. Iltater (7732;i8-5t Persistence and deoradabilitv I Not established. Sodium tlydroxide {'f 31