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Identification
- Name:
- formaldehyde
- Synonyms:
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- formaldehido (concentracion 90 por 100)
- formaldehido ...%
- formol
- CAS:
- 50-00-0
- EC/EINECS:
- 200-001-8
- Molecular Formula:
- CH2O
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0275@0695
- Uses:
- adhesive degreaser disinfectant solvent lubricant cooling agent cleaner waterproofing agent preservative biocide Wood preservative fungicide hardener pesticide microbiocidal
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
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Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)
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Respiratory sensitisation
Signal word
DangerH Phrases
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H350 : May cause cancer
Carc. (Cat. 1B) : Carcinogenicity
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H341 : Suspected of causing genetic defects
Muta. (Cat. 2) : Germ cell mutagenicity
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H301 : Toxic if swallowed
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3*) : Acute toxicity
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H311 : Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3*) : Acute toxicity
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H331 : Toxic if inhaled
Acute Tox. (Cat. 3*) : Acute toxicity
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction
Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization
Notes
- R.1272-Note B
- R.1272-Note D
Labelling
| Concentration | Labelling |
|---|---|
| C >= 25 % X; R20/21/22 | T; R23/24/25 |
| C >= 25 % | C; R34 |
| 5 % <= C < 25 % | Xi; R36/37/38 |
| C >= 0,2 % | R43 |
| C >= 25 % | Corr. cut., 1B; H314 |
| Irrit. cut., 2; H315 | |
| 5 % <= C < 25 % | |
| Irrit. oc., 2; H319 | |
| 5 % <= C < 25 % | |
| C >= 5 % | STOT única, 3; H335 |
| C >= 0,2 % | Sens. cut., 1; H317 |
Specific health risks
According to IARC ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Grupo 1
(VOL. 88, 100F; 2012)
Carcinogens (other sources) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 3 under the Dangerous Preparations Directive criteria (pre-CLP). Substances with limited evidence or indications of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
G-A2, N-1, CP
ACGIH, NTP, CP65
Neurotoxic substances ?
Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?
Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)
VLA-ED
0,37 mg/m3
0,3 ppm
VLA-EC
0,74 mg/m3
0,6 ppm
La sustancia puede provocar sensibilización dérmica.
Specific environmental risks
Atmospheric emissions ?
Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).
ListVolatile organic compounds ?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) regulated by Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of VOC emissions from certain activities, and by Royal Decrees 117/2003 and 227/2006. Substances contributing to tropospheric ozone formation that are subject to emission limits in industrial activities.
ListEnvironmental regulations
LPCIC (EPER)
Priority substances and specific pollutants within the EU water policy framework, established by the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) and the Priority Substances Directive (2008/105/EC and amendments). Substances posing significant risk to European surface waters and subject to Environmental Quality Standards (EQS).
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true
false
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Restricted substances under REACH ?
Substances listed in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to restrictions on their manufacture, placing on the market or use. Restrictions may be total or partial, limiting specific applications, maximum concentrations or user groups.
1. Shall not be placed on the market in articles, after 6 August 2026, if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde released from those articles exceeds: (a) 0,062 mg/m3 for furniture and wood-based articles; (b) 0,080 mg/m3 for articles other than furniture and wood-based articles. The first subparagraph shall not apply to: (a) articles in which formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances are exclusively naturally present in the materials from which the articles are produced; (b) articles that are exclusively for outdoor use under foreseeable conditions; (c) articles in constructions, that are exclusively used outside the building shell and vapour barrier and that do not emit formaldehyde into indoor air; (d) articles exclusively for industrial or professional use unless formaldehyde released from them leads to exposure of the general public under foreseeable conditions of use; (e) articles for which the restriction laid down in entry 72 applies; (f) articles that are biocidal products within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council1; (g) devices within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2017/745; (h) personal protective equipment within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2016/425; (i) articles intended to come into contact directly or indirectly with food within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004; (j) second-hand articles. 2. Shall not be placed on the market in road vehicles after 6 August 2027 if, under the test conditions specified in Appendix 14, the concentration of formaldehyde in the interior of those vehicles exceeds 0,062 mg/m3. The first subparagraph shall not apply to: (a) road vehicles exclusively for industrial or professional use unless the concentration of formaldehyde in the interior of those vehicles leads to exposure of the general public under foreseeable conditions of use; (b) second-hand vehicles.
Substances under CoRAP evaluation ?
Substances included in the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP) of the REACH Regulation. These are substances selected for evaluation by EU Member States due to indications of risk to human health or the environment, with the aim of clarifying whether regulatory action is warranted.
France/the Netherlands
Human health/CMR; Exposure/Wide dispersive use; Worker exposure; Aggregated tonnage
Substances under PACT evaluation ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).
France
RMOA
CMR
Banned biocides ?
Active substances whose approval for biocidal use has been denied or not renewed under Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 on biocidal products. They may not be placed on the market or used as active substances in biocidal products in the European Union.
Decisión 2008/681/CE
2009/08/21
Preservatives for coolants and treatment methods, mold products
Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?
Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.
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