Formaldehyde (포름알데히드) — K-REACH Regulatory Data

CAS 50-00-0 · KE KE-16200 · CH2O · MW 30.03

TOXIC CMR

Formaldehyde is classified as a toxic substance (유독물질) and a CMR substance (발암·변이원성물질) under K-REACH. It is a known human carcinogen and carries extensive GHS hazard classifications including acute toxicity, skin burns, and mutagenicity.

Regulatory Classification

Flag	Status
Toxic	Yes
Restricted	No
Prohibited	No
Priority	Yes
Cmr	Yes
Accident Prep	Yes
Registration Req	Yes
Rotterdam	No

GHS Hazard Classification

Property	Value
Signal Word	위험 (Danger)
Pictograms	GHS02, GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
UN Number	1198

Hazard Statements

H225 (Flammable)
H301 (Toxic if swallowed)
H311 (Toxic in contact with skin)
H314 (Severe skin burns)
H317 (Skin sensitisation)
H341 (Mutagenic)
H350 (Carcinogenic)

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{
  "substance": {
    "cas_no": "50-00-0",
    "name_eng": "Formaldehyde",
    "name_kor": "포름알데히드",
    "formula": "CH2O",
    "flags": {
      "is_toxic": true,
      "is_restricted": false,
      "is_prohibited": false,
      "is_priority": true,
      "is_cmr": true,
      "is_accident_prep": true,
      "is_registration_req": true,
      "is_rotterdam": false
    }
  },
  "regulations": [...],
  "ghs": {
    "signal_word": "위험",
    "pictograms": ["GHS02", "GHS05", "GHS06", "GHS08"]
  }
}

Why This Data Matters

Formaldehyde is widely used in industrial processes and consumer products. Its CMR classification triggers additional regulatory requirements in Korea, including enhanced labeling, safety data sheets, and potential use restrictions depending on the application.

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