Formaldehyde (NZ)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311, H314, H317, H330, H341, H350, H372

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) 6 Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico Saltillo Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 Fatal if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P284 Wear respiratory protection. 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.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium. However, if it is not available, fine water spray or water fog can be used to extinguish. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1C Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H227 Combustible liquid. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.