Paraformaldehyde
Manufacturer Information
Name
Fisher Scientific Chemical
Address
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn , 07410
Phone
201-796-7100
Effective Date
2018-01-18
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NFPA
3
2
1
HMIS
Health |
2 |
Flammability |
2 |
Physical Hazard |
2 |
Personal Protection |
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Danger
Hazard Statements
- Flammable solid.
- May form combustible dust concentration in air.
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Causes skin irritation.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Causes serious eye damage.
- Harmful if inhaled.
- May cause respiratory irritation.
- Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statements
- Obtain special instructions before use.
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
- Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- Wear protective gloves.
- Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
- Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
- IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/ advice.
- IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position for breathing.
- IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
- Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
- If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
- IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
- In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
- Store locked up.
- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
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