FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H341, H350, H373, H401, H421, H432

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Australia:

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC), Australia. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. New Zealand: Classified as Hazardous according to the New Zealand Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport, according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433:2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.

HSNO Classifications

3.1D - Flammable liquids: low hazard 6.1B - Substance that is acutely toxic (Inhalation – vapours) 6.1C - Substance that is acutely toxic (Dermal) 6.1C - Substance that is acutely toxic (Oral) 6.5B - Substance that is a contact sensitiser 6.6B - Substance that is a suspected human mutagen 6.7A - Substance that is known or presumed to be a human carcinogen 6.9B - Substance that is harmful to human target organs or systems (Repeated exposure, ingestion, inhalation) 8.2C - Substance that is corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A - Substance that is corrosive to ocular tissue 9.1D - Substance that is slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or is otherwise designed for biocidal action 9.2A - Substance that is very ecotoxic in the soil environment 9.3B - Substance that is ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H373 May cause damage to organs by ingestion or inhalation H401 Toxic to aquatic life. H421 Very toxic to the soil environment. H432 Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. Precautionary statement codes - Prevention: P102 Keep out of reach of children. -This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P103 Read label before use. -This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. -This statement does not apply where this is the intended use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. Precautionary statement codes - Response: P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. -This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P391 Collect spillage. INGESTION P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. INHALATION P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. EYES P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. SKIN P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Precautionary statement codes - Storage: P405 Store locked up. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Precautionary statement codes - Disposal: P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided. See Section 13 for disposal details. R34 Causes burns R43 May cause sensitization by skin contact. R49(2) May cause cancer by inhalation. R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R68/20/21/22 Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (s) S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S38 If insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.