Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H351, H402

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

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 Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 3 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 Flammable solid H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H315 Causes skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H351 Suspected of causing cancer H402 Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting and all other equipment. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam or water spray for extinction. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, P310 if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P362 Take off contaminated clothing.

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

Health hazards

6.7A Substances that are known or presumed human carcinogens

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 Solids - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 3 Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H228 Flammable solid. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.