Formaldehyde solution 37%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H314, H317, H335, H336, H341, H350, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer May cause drowsiness and dizziness Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Keep container tightly closed Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, Heart, spleen, Blood.