Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2 (H228)

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 - Flammable solid H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer May form combustible dust concentrations in air

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 2 (H228) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16