Formaldehyde Solution (37%) (stabilized with Methanol)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H314, H317, H334, H341, H350, H360, H401, H412

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory system, Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if in- haled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Nervous system). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapors. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1C Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Nervous system) single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- : Category 3 ard