Richard-Allan Scientific™ Formaldehyde (37%), Epredia™

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1A
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P235-Keep cool.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : formaldehyde, methylalcohol