Sodium Formaldehyde Sulphoxylate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H303, H315, H319, H335, H341, H361d, H413

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard pictograms

GHS08 GHS07

Signal word

Warning.

Hazard statements

H303 – May be harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H335 – May causes respiratory irritation. H341 – Suspected of causing genetic defect. H361d – Suspected of damaging the unborn child (If exposed). H413 – May causes long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P312 If inhaled, Remove victim to fresh air area and P403 + P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container P501 – Dispose of contents / container to hazardous or special

Prevention

P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 – Avoid breathing dust / fume / mist / vapors / spray. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. H271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P281, P280 – Suspected of causing genetic defects, use protective gloves / eyes protection / face protection.

Response

keep in at rest in a comfortable position. Call a DOCTOR if feels unwell. P304 + P340 – If inhaled, Remove victim to fresh air area and keep in at rest in a comfortable position. Call a DOCTOR if feels unwell P305 + P351 + P338 – If in eye, Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 – If Eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P391 – Collect spillage P302+P352 If on Skin: Wash with plenty of water and soap.

Storage

tightly closed P405 – Store locked up. P407 – Maintain air gap between stacks / pellets P420 – Store away from other material.

Disposal

waste collection area or in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

EUH031 – Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. information (EU)

R-phrase(s)

R68 – Possible risk of irreversible effects. R31 – Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

S-phrase(s)

S 7/8 – Keep container tightly closed and dry. S36/37 – Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves

2.3 Other hazards

No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered. If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

NFPA Rating HMIS Rating Health 1 Flammability 0 Reactivity 0 Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Possible risk of irreversible effect. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 2.2 Labeling element: Labeling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and OSHA 29CFR1910. 1200 Pictogram GHS08 GHS07