Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H341, H350, H413, H423, H433

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 4.1.1B - Readily combustible solids and solids that may cause fire through friction: low hazard 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.1D - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 6.3A - Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.5B - Substances that are contact sensitisers 8.3A - Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue 6.6B - Substances that are suspected human mutagens 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic (Inhalation) 9.2D - Substances that are slightly harmful the soil environment 9.3C - Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates 6.7A - Substances that are known or presumed human carcinogens 9.1D - Substances that are slightly harmful in the aquatic environment or are otherwise designed for biocidal action Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001283

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 - Flammable solid H302 - Harmful if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life H423 - Harmful to the soil environment H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H433 - Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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 P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

No information available May form combustible dust concentrations in air