Paraformaldehyde, EM Grade, Prill Purified

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H319, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS Hazard Rating: Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Paraformaldehyde Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. 20, Harmful by inhalation. 36/37/38, Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. 42, May cause sensitisation by inhalation.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. 9, Keep container in a well-ventilated place. 22, Do not breathe dust. 45, In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). 60, This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20: Harmful by inhalation. Xi; Irritant R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Xn; Sensitizing R42: May cause sensitisation by inhalation.

2.2 Label elements

Labeling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with EU Directives / Ordinance on Hazardous Materials. Code letter and hazard designation of product: Xn Harmful

Potential health effects

NFPA Hazard Rating Health 2; Fire 2; Reactivity 0 HMIS® Hazard Rating Health 2; Fire 2; Reactivity 0 (0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme) . Emergency overview Appearance: Solid colorless prill Immediate effects: ND

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Ingestion, skin and eye contact Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: ND Eyes: Causes serious eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation. Chronic Exposure: ND Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: None listed See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 GHS Pictograms GHS02 GHS08 GHS07 GHS Categories GHS02 Flammable Flam. Sol. 2 H228: Flammable solid. GHS08 Health Resp. Sens. 1 H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Irritant Acute Tox. 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irrit. 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319: Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335: May cause respiratory irritation.