Note that for readability purposes, only the pictograms, signal words and hazard statements referred in more than 5% of the notifications under CLP are displayed. allergic reactions of the skin, eyes and respiratory The severity of irritation intensifies as concentrations In that case, the ATP (Adaptation to Technical Progress) number is displayed. This Directive establishes rules for the safe transport of dangerous goods between EU countries by road, rail, and waterway. What are the health effects of formaldehyde in indoor air? splashing is likely. Substances may have impurities and additives that lead to different classifications. This substance has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates). It has been officially recognized by the U.S. government as a carcinogen. Last updated on Jul 21, 2020. The CLP Regulation uses the UN Global Harmonised System (GHS) and European Union Specific Hazard Statements (EUH). For a detailed overview on identified uses and environmental releases, please consult the registered substance factsheet. This substance is used in the following areas: formulation of mixtures and/or re-packaging and building & construction work. According to the harmonised classification and labelling (ATP06) approved by the European Union, this substance is toxic if swallowed, is toxic in contact with skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is toxic if inhaled, may cause cancer, is suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause an allergic skin reaction. and initiation of worker medical surveillance – For all materials capable of greater than 0.1 percent formaldehyde and If generated, an InChI string will also be generated and made available for searching. Breathing contaminated workplace air. into the air at concentrations reaching or While the harmonized list covers many hazardous substances, other ones not listed may also meet the classification criteria in accordance with the CLP. Substances for which industrial accident prevention and reporting requirements have been established. Le règlement relatif au consentement préalable en connaissance de cause régit les importations et les exportations de certains produits chimiques dangereux et impose des obligations aux entreprises qui souhaitent exporter ces produits chimiques vers des pays extérieurs à l’Union européenne. However, more sensitive people may not be able to tolerate those same … Other relevant information includes the following: To see the full list of notified classifications and to get more information on impurities and additives relevant to classification please consult the C&L Inventory. comes first. This is one in a series of informational fact sheets highlighting OSHA programs, policies or standards. This database contains the ADN's Dangerous Goods List, as implemented by the EU's Directive 2008/68/EC. Proposals for new, or updates to existing harmonised classification and labelling of substances. restriction on "Lead and its compounds"). vapor or absorb it through the skin as a liquid. In these cases, Infocards may not identify all substances in the group.Therefore it does not represent official and legally–binding information. Impurities or additives: When a specific critical property is calculated from industry data and where the majority of data submitters have indicated that the property relates to cases containing impurities and/or additives, then the respective critical property icon is modified with an asterisk (*). itching. If available, additional information on classification and labelling (C&L) is derived from REACH registration dossiers submitted by industry. Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP Regulation); and (2) the Candidate List of substances of very high concern (SVHC). The eyes are most sensitive to formaldehyde exposure: The lowest level at which many people can begin to smell formaldehyde ranges between 0.05-1 ppm. Formaldehyde –urea resin is used as an insulating material in building construction. We can help. Les valeurs limites d’exposition professionnelle (VLEP) sont définies dans deux cadres légaux qui font partie intégrante du mécanisme élaboré par l’UE en vue de protéger la santé des travailleurs. This substance has been identified as member of the following groups of substances: Bien que l'ECHA fournisse énormément de matériel en ligne dans votre langue, une partie de cette page n'est disponible qu'en anglais. They can be exposed during the treatment of textiles Set indoor temperature and humidity levels to the lowest comfortable levels. Le règlement REACH vise à renforcer la protection de la santé humaine et de l’environnement contre les risques que peuvent engendrer les produits chimiques. A substance identified primarily by an EC or list number may be linked with more than one CAS number, or with CAS numbers that have been deleted. Reassign workers who suffer significant disodium tetraborate EC no. releasing formaldehyde at levels above 0.5 ppm Levels of formaldehyde measured in indoor air range from 0.02–4 parts per million (ppm). Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. 2(b)(i), Directive 98/24/EC on Protection of Workers from Chemical Agent-related Risks, 5 May 1998 (Table 3 of Annex VI to CLP, as amended), EU. Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials and in the production of articles. Usually, the levels decrease and odors are gone within a few days. methanol, added to stabilize the solution. This lowers the level of formaldehyde by increasing the amount of outdoor air. Such notifications are required for hazardous substances, mixtures, or articles, manufactured or imported at over 1 kg per annum. Substances may be grouped together under a specific regulatory activity for more efficient risk management and legislative processing (e.g. (TWA). Because formaldehyde at high concentrations can cause mutational changes in cellular DNA in vitro, 297 some parents have become concerned that formaldehyde in vaccines might be dangerous. Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use: in the production of articles, as processing aid, formulation of mixtures, formulation in materials, as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates) and for thermoplastic manufacture. This substance is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, inks and toners, polymers, biocides (e.g. This Directive establishes rules for the safe transport of dangerous goods between EU countries by road, rail, and waterway. formaldehyde at or above the action level or Hazardous Substances - Art. This substance is used for the manufacture of: textile, leather or fur, wood and wood products and pulp, paper and paper products. It is mainly used to produce other chemicals and in the production of resins. InfoCards are generated automatically based on the data available at the time of generation. Safety and Health (NIOSH) considers 20 ppm of Canada has developed an indoor air quality guideline for formaldehyde in homes. which is the maximum exposure allowed during Formaldehyde has been banned in cosmetics in both Sweden [citation needed] and Japan. Homes with new products or new construction. Formaldehyde may also be used under restriction in the EUas a preservative in cosmetics and nail hardening products. exposure. Note that this list is not exhaustive. La section «Support» fournit des outils et des orientations pratiques aux entreprises ayant des responsabilités dans le cadre de la législation de l’UE relative aux produits chimiques. TTY groups at potentially high risk include mortuary Additionally, if available, information on the use of the substance and how consumers and workers are likely to be exposed to it can also be displayed here. List entries include substance name, CAS number, limit values for certain product types and, where applicable, notes on restrictions. Washington, DC 20210 50-00-0 . Formaldehyde is dangerous to human health. We apologise for the inconvenience in the meantime. Formaldehyde is a sensitizing agent that can This substance can be found in products with material based on: plastic (e.g. Ozone Precursor Substances: Annex X, Section B, Directive 2008/50/EC, last amended by Directive 2015/1480/EU, 29 August 2015, EU. When formaldehyde is present in the air at levels exceeding 0.1 ppm, some individuals may experience adverse effects such as watery eyes; burning sensations in the eyes, nose, and throat; coughing; wheezing; nausea; and skin irritation. The ‘Substance identity’ section is calculated from substance identification information from all ECHA databases. Substances which have been registered and can be placed on the EEA market by those companies with a valid registration. If these controls cannot Hazard Summary . The ‘Substance identity’ section is calculated from substance identification information from all ECHA databases. measured as an 8-hour time-weighted average More information about the EC Inventory can be found here. Formaldehyde is produced in large quantities industrially. job or to be unable to return to work – whichever Partly false claim: Flu vaccine contains toxic levels of formaldehyde, mercury-derivate preservatives. Use descriptors are adapted from ECHA guidance to improve readability and may not correspond textually to descriptor codes described in Chapter R.12: Use Descriptor system of ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety assessment. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use. And yet information on how low-level, chronic exposure to formaldehyde may impact our children’s bodies is relatively scarce. The voice phone is (202) 693-1999; the teletypewriter (TTY) number is (877) 889-5627. Formaldehyde levels are typically higher indoors than outdoors. exposure to formaldehyde at or below the 8- the electronic edition of the Official Journal of the European Union. STEL, for those who develop signs and symptoms Most formaldehyde produced in the United States is for the manufacture of resins, such as urea-formaldehyde, used to make the adhesives for pressed wood products, such as particleboard, furniture, paneling, cabinets, and other products. workers as well as teachers and students This information is only displayed if the substance is well-defined, its identity is not claimed confidential and there is sufficient information available in ECHA’s databases for ECHA’s algorithms to generate a molecular structure. is permitted. REACH registered substance data was upgraded on 9th November. dangerous to life and health (IDLH). Workplace Signage: Annexes I and III, Directive 92/58/EEC, last amended by Directive 2014/27/EU, 5 March 2014, EU. More information about CAS and the CAS registry can be found here. Provide showers and eyewash stations if 2, Dir 2004/37/EC (CMD), as amended by Dir 2019/130/EU, 31 Jan 2019, EU. Because of publicity over the toxicity of urea formaldehyde foam, many physicians and patients have confused urea formaldehyde and polyurethane foam. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and outdoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. Substances for which classification and labelling data have been notified to ECHA by manufacturers or importers. The use information is displayed per substance life cycle stage (consumer use, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites or in manufacturing). This list represents a calculated inventory of substances based on the list of harmonized substances contained in Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (1272/2008/EC). De plus amples informations sur la pratique multilingue de l'ECHA sont disponibles. effects of formalin. Provisions of the OSHA standard require employers It is also a cancer hazard. This information is only displayed if the substance is well–defined, its identity is not claimed confidential and there is sufficient information available in ECHA’s databases for ECHA’s algorithms to generate a molecular structure. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. This substance has an industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates). Animal research and studies of people regularly exposed to formaldehyde through their job have shown that long-term exposure to high levels of formaldehyde can cause cancer. Substances for which an agreed set of classification and labelling data has been agreed at EU level by Member States. Please note: Precautionary measures and guidance on safe use concern the use and handling of the specific substance as such, not of the presence of the substance in other articles or mixtures. Open windows each day to let in fresh air.. 2. Concentrations above 50 ppm can cause severe pulmonary reactions within minutes. cutting of textile, cutting, machining or grinding of metal) and as processing aid. to do the following: Employers are required to do the following In 2011, the US National Toxicology Program described formaldehyde as "known to be a human carcinogen". NIOSH REL: 0.016 ppm TWA, 0.1 ppm 15-minute CEILING; NIOSH considers formaldehyde to be a potential occupational carcinogen as defined by the OSHA carcinogen policy [29 CFR 1990]. It would take more than 40 million baby shampoo baths in a single day to reach the formaldehyde levels set by California’s Proposition 65. Substances indicated, in 2009, as being intended to be registered by at least one company in the EEA. sur la façon dont nous utilisons les cookies. This information will be made available to sensory-impaired individuals upon request. The classifications of the substances listed in the database are based on their harmonized classifications per Table 3 of Annex VI to the CLP Regulation (1272/2008/EC). Dangerous Goods List (ADR, Chap. The EC Inventory is a combination of three independent European lists of substances from the previous EU chemicals regulatory frameworks (EINECS, ELINCS and the NLP-list). This section is based on three sources for information (harmonised classification and labelling (CLH), REACH registrations and CLP notifications). The ‘Hazard classification’ and labelling section uses the signal word, pictogram(s) and hazard statements of the substance under the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) as its primary source of information. Reassignment may STEL through initial monitoring and determine The purpose of the information provided under this section is to highlight the substance hazardousness in a readable format. This list contains substances whose use in toys is restricted in the European Union in accordance with points 8 and 13, Part III, and Appendices A and C of Annex II (Particular Safety Requirements) to Directive 2009/48/EC. and skin irritation such as dermatitis and Bienvenue sur le site web de l'ECHA. This substance is used in the following areas: building & construction work. The substance identifiers displayed in the InfoCard are the best available substance name, EC number, CAS … metal, wooden and plastic construction and building materials) and indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. Substances Rendering Goods Ineligible for EU Ecolabel, Art. These include pulmonary edema, pneumonia, and bronchial irritation which can result in death. words "potential cancer hazard.". If the substance is covered by more than one CLH entry (e.g. There is evidence that some people can develop a sensitivity to formaldehyde. exposures to formaldehyde from formaldehyde flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment). 24 In addition, a short term exposure level (STEL) (i.e. Many people are familiar with it in the form of formalin, an aqueous solution of formaldehyde that is used as an embalming preservative. Substances listed in the EINECS, ELINCS, or NLP inventories. and the production of resins. hour TWA and the STEL. employers must provide workers with respirators. Employers are obligated to minimize worker exposure to these agents in so far as possible, and must arrange for medical surveillance of workers exposed to these substances. The annexes to this directive provide detailed information about the minimum requirements for all safety and health signs. It is also a cancer hazard. It applies the European Agreements on the international transport of dangerous goods by road (ADR) and inland waterways (ADN), and the Regulations concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by rail (RID). The danger of formaldehyde is a major reason for the development of formaldehyde releasers which release formaldehyde slowly at lower levels. 7 and points 2 and 3 of the Annex to Directive 94/33/EC, to which young persons (under 18 years of age) may not be exposed at the workplace. OELs for Certain Carcinogens & Mutagens: Annex III, Directive 2004/37/EC (CMD), as amended by Directive 2019/983/EU, 20 June 2019, EU. Most people who are exposed to small amounts of formaldehyde present in home products don't experience any serious health complications. 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