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Identification

Name:
glyoxal
Synonyms:
  • GLIOXAL...%
CAS:
107-22-2
EC/EINECS:
203-474-9
Molecular Formula:
C2H2O2
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1162

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects

    Muta. (Cat. 2) : Germ cell mutagenicity

  • H332 : Harmful if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H319 : Causes serious eye irritation

    Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation

  • H315 : Causes skin irritation

    Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation

  • H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction

    Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization

Notes

  • R.1272-Note B
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Banned biocides ?

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Decisión 2008/809/CE
Exemptions
2009/10/25
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