Formaldehyde 37%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H314, H317, H350, H370, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids: GHS Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Dermal: GHS Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Oral: GHS Category 3 Skin Corrosion: GHS Category 1B Serious Eye Damage: GHS Category 1 Skin Sensitization: GHS Category 1 Carcinogenicity: GHS Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure: GHS Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity: GHS Category 3

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H227 – Combustible liquid and vapor. H301 – Toxic if swallowed. H311 – Toxic in contact with skin. H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 – May cause allergic skin reaction. H350 – May cause cancer. H370 – Causes damage to organs. H402 – Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 – If SWALLOWED: Immediately call or POISON CENTER or a doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 – If on skin or hair: Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P341 – If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Emergency Overview Causes eye skin and respiratory tract burns. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor may be harmful if inhaled. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause liver and kidney damage. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Contains formaldehyde which may cause cancer. Flammable liquid and vapor. Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, central nervous system, eyes, and skin.

HMIS® ratings

Health – 3* Flammability – 2 Physical Hazard – 0 PPE – User supplied NOTE: HMIS ratings use a numbering scale that ranges from 0 - 4 to indicate the degree of hazard. A value of zero means the chemical presents no hazard while a value of four indicates a high hazard. These ratings are based on the inherent properties of this chemical under expected conditions of normal use and are not intended to be used in emergency situations. PPE is determined by the user based on their needs and conditions.