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Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2019-04-25

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

2

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

3

0

0

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Parformaldehyde 16%

Danger 2019-04-25

Hazard Statements

Harmful in contact with skin.

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

May cause respiratory irritation.

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Harmful if inhaled.

Suspected of causing genetic defects.

May cause 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.

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.

Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Wear protective gloves.

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

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.

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.

Store locked up.

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

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

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific

Phone

800-424-9300

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

2

PHYSICAL HAZARD

0

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

3

0

0

School of Science, Technology, and Health
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions