Formaldehyde (FO)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H371

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.1 Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)

Physical hazards

Not Classified

Health hazards

Acute Tox. 3 - H301 Acute Tox. 3 - H311 Acute Tox. 3 - H331 Skin Corr. 1B - H314 Eye Dam.1 - H318 Skin Sens. 1 - H317 Muta. 2 - H341 Carc. 1B - H350 STOT SE 2 – H371 STOT SE 3 - H335

Environmental hazards

Not classified

2.2 Label elements

2.2.1 According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP). EC No. 200-001-8

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H371 May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe vapour/spray. P261 Avoid breathing vapour/spray. P264 Wash contaminated skin 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364 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/container in accordance with national regulations.

Contains

Methanol and formaldehyde

2.3 Other hazards

No further information