Carcinogenic, Category 3. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. [Carc.Cat.3;R40]
Toxic. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. [T;R23/24/25]
Corrosive. Causes burns. [C;R34]
Sensitising. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [R43]
The EU Classification varies with the concentration of formaldehyde in the product; see below for concentration limit cut-offs.
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?EU RISK PHRASES :
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [R:23/24/25-34-40-43]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Keep locked up and out of the reach of children.* In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). Use only in well ventilated areas. [S:(1/2-)*26-36/37-45-51]
*This safety phrase can be omitted from the label when the substance or preparation is sold for industrial use only.
EU COMMENTS :
NOTES RELATED TO SUBSTANCES: The product label must indicate the percentage concentration of the solution. The product label must indicate if the substance is in a non-stabilized form.
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 25 PERCENT: Toxic; Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed. Causes burns. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [T;R23/24/25-34-40-43]
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 5 PERCENT AND LESS THAN 25 PERCENT: Harmful; Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [Xn;R20/21/22-36/37/38-40-43]
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 1 PERCENT AND LESS THAN 5 PERCENT: Harmful; Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [Xn;R40-43]
CONCENTRATIONS GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.2 PERCENT AND LESS THAN 1 PERCENT: Irritant; May cause sensitisation by skin contact. [Xi;R:43]
Safety phrases relate to the highest concentration division indicated, but may also be applicable to lower concentrations.