POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS - Eye Contact
Acute Exposures
- Airborne concentrations from 0.05 - 3.0 ppm may cause irritation with redness, itching, pain, blurred vision, and mild tearing. Concentrations from 4 - 20 ppm may cause profuse tearing and damage to the eye. Aqueous solutions effects range from transient, minor injury and discomfort to severe, permanent corneal pacification and loss of sight.
Chronic Exposure
- Effects depend on the concentration and duration of exposure.
Reporting Symptoms
- Employees will immediately report to their manager, other supervisory personnel, or site medical personnel, the development of any adverse signs or symptoms suspected of being related to formaldehyde exposure.