Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-01-18

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

2

PHYSICAL HAZARD

2

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

3

2

1

Northern Michigan University
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Paraformaldehyde

Danger 2018-01-18

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.

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific Chemical

Phone

201-796-7100

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn , 07410

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

2

PHYSICAL HAZARD

2

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

3

2

1

Northern Michigan University
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions