Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution, stabilized with methanol

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors 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 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Corrosion

Environmental hazards

No hazards identified

2.2 Label elements

Flame Skull and Crossbones

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 - May cause cancer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H370 - Causes damage to organs H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges 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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears)