P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P308+P313:IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Description
It finds its application as a convenient organic-soluble source of formaldehyde; alternative to paraformaldehyde or formalin in many reactions. e.g. chloromethylation of aromatics; e.g. polystyrene. It is also used in homolytic formylation of heterocycles, used for organic synthesis, and in fuel.