Formaldehyde, 5% (v/v)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H311, H315, H317, H318, H331, H334, H340, H350, H360, H370, H372, H402

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

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

Precautionary statements

Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 H301 P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330, P405, P501 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 3 H311 P280, P302+P352, P312, P321, P361, P405, P501 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Category 3 H331 P261, P271, P304+P340, P311, P321, 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 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1 H334 P261, P285, P304+P341, P342+P311, P501 Skin Sensitizer Category 1 H317 P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P332+P313, P321, P363, P501 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 H340 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 1 H370 P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321, P405, Exposure P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Repeated Category 1 H372 P260, P264, P270, P314, P501 Exposure Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 3 H402 P273, P501 Precautionary Number P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P304+P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, 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. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. 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. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Hazard Number H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available.