| Document ID (ISN) | 59286 |
| CIS number |
92-1797 |
| Year |
1991 |
| Convention or series no. |
IPCS ICSC 4-0275
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| Title |
Formaldehyde |
| Bibliographic information |
Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1991. 2p. |
| Abstract |
International chemical safety card. Short term exposure effects: skin absorption; delayed effects; corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract; pulmonary oedema; asthma-like reaction. Long term exposure effects: skin and respiratory sensitisation; conjunctivitis; probably carcinogenic in humans; may cause genetic damage in humans. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; formaldehyde; ILO; European Communities; UNEP; WHO; IPCS |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
carcinogens; pulmonary oedema; fire hazards; skin absorption; caustic substances; asthma; sensitizers; explosion hazards; storage; conjunctivitis; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; genetic effects; delayed effects; health hazards; data sheet; UN |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | European Union; WHO |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Aldehydes
Genetic factors in reaction to exposures
Occupational exposure limits
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