Formaldehyde, 16%, EM Grade (Methanol Free)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Hazard Rating: Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Pictograms GHS08 GHS07 GHS Categories GHS08 - Health Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carc. 1B H350: May cause cancer Acute Tox. 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed Acute Tox. 4 H312: Harmful in contact with skin Acute Tox. 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled GHS07: Irritant Skin Irrit. 2 H315: Causes skin irritation Eye Irrit. 2 H319: Causes serious eye irritation Skin Sens. 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

DANGER Hazard-determining elements of labeling: formaldehyde

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. 20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact.

Precautionary statements

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/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash 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. P301+P330+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P341 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a comfortable position 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+P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. 2 - Keep out of the reach of children. 36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 56 - Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point

2.3 Other hazards

Keep away from alkaline solutions. Keep away from oxidizing agents and acidic substances.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20/21/22-40 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Xi; Irritant R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Xi; Sensitizing R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Code letter and hazard designation of product: Label: Xn - Harmful

Hazardous Ingredients

formaldehyde

Potential health effects

NFPA Hazard Rating Health 3; Fire 2; Reactivity 0 HMIS® Hazard Rating Health 3; Fire 2; Reactivity 0 (0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)

PBT Substances

NA

vPvB Substances

NA Emergency overview Appearance: Colorless liquid. Immediate effects: ND

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, eye and skin contact and ingestion Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: Extreme or prolonged exposure will induce tearing of eye tissue, coughing, difficulty in breathing, nausea, headache, or weakness. Eyes: Irritating to eyes. Skin: Harmful in contact with skin. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Irritating respiratory system. Chronic Exposure: Extreme or prolonged exposure will induce tearing of eye tissue, coughing, difficulty in breathing, nausea, headache, or weakness. Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: Formaldehyde (50-00-0). See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Pictograms GHS08 GHS07 GHS Categories GHS08 - Health Muta. 2 H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350: May cause cancer. Acute Tox. 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 H312: Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 4 H332: Harmful if inhaled. GHS07: Irritant Skin Irrit. 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319: Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.