Formaldehyde solution 10% v/v in 0.9% NaCl solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H333, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Clear pungent Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May be harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H333 - May be harmful if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Corrosive. Causes eye burns. May be harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)