Formaldehyde, 37%, ACS Reagent Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H311, H315, H317, H318, H330, H341, H350, H360, H371

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16.

Hazard categories

Hazard Class

Hazard statements

Precautionary Statements Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 H302 P264, P270, P301+P312, P330, P501 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 H311 P280, P302+P352, P312, P321, P361, P405, P501 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Category 2 H330 P260, P271, P285, P304+P340, P310, P320, P403+P233, P405, P501 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 H315 P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362 Eye Damage / Irritation Category 1 H318 P280, P305+P351+P338, P310 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 H317 P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P332+P313, P321, P363, P501 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 H341 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Carcinogenicity Category 1 H350 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Reproductive Toxicity Category 1 H360 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Single Category 2 H371 P260, P264, P270, P308+P311, P405, P501 Exposure Flammable Liquids Category 3 H226 P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, P501 Corrosive to Metals Category 1 H290 P234, P390, P406 Hazard Number H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H371 May cause damage to organs.

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

Precautionary Number P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original container. P240 Ground container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe fumes, mist, vapors, or spray. P261 Avoid breathing fumes, mist, vapors, or spray. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. 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 must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (Wash areas of contact with water). P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available.