FORMALDEHYDE 37% IN 6.5-7.5% METHYL ALCOHOL - FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, USP
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General Information
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Item Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, USP
Date MSDS Prepared: 02JAN83
Safety Data Review Date: 14NOV91
Hazard Characteristic Code: T4
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Ingredient: FORMALDEHYDE
Percent: 37 - 44
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: LP8925000
OSHA PEL: SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Ingredient: METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)
Percent: UNKNOWN
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: PC1400000
OSHA PEL: S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
Other Recommended Limit: NONE SPECIFIED
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR
Boiling Point: 205F, 96C
Melting Point: UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 67.0 - 87.9
Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.03
Specific Gravity: 1.0749 - 1.2020
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate And Ref: UNKNOWN
Solubility In Water: INFINITE
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: 141F, 61C
Flash Point Method: TCC
Lower Explosive Limit: 7.0
Upper Explosive Limit: 73

Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CO2. WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.

Special Fire Fighting Proc: NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-BREATHING APPARATUS WITH ORGANIC VAPORS FILTER & FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. WATER SPRAY WILL REDUCE FLAMES.

Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: GAS VAPORIZES READILY FROM SOLUTION AND IS FLAMMABLE IN AIR. ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS NOTED ABOVE.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES

Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAMES AND TEMPERATURES BELOW 68 DEG F.

Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZERS, CAUSTICS, STRONG ALKALIES, ISOCYANATES, ANHYDRIDES, OXIDES AND INORGANIC ACIDS.

Hazardous Decomp Products: IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, IRRITATING GASEOUS FORMALDEHYDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE & DIOXIDE MAY BE RELEASED.

Hazardous Poly Occur: YES

Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NONHAZARDOUS PARA FORMALDEHYDE AT LOW TEMP.
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Health Hazard Data
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LD50 - LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 800 MG/KG-FORMALDEHYDE
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES

Health Haz Acute And Chronic:
ACUTE-EYE: TEARING, SEVERE IRRITATION & BURN.
SKIN: DRYING, CRACKING, DERMATITIS.
INHALATION: HIGHLY IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE INFLAMMATION OF LINING OF NOSE, THROAT & LUNG WITH EDEMA POSSIBLE.
INGESTION: POISONOUS. CAUSES SEVER STOMACH PAIN, SEVERE IRRITATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
CHRONIC-IMPAIR VISION.

Carcinogenicity - NTP: YES
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: YES
Explanation Carcinogenicity: FORMALDEHYDE GAS

Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: TEARING, SEVERE EYE IRRITATION & BURN. DRYING, CRACKING OF SKIN. HIGHLY IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, SEVERE IRRITATION AND INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH. BLINDNESS OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.

Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE. AN ALLERGIC REACTION MAY OCCUR.

Emergency/First Aid Proc:
IN ALL CASES, CALL A PHYSICIAN.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS APART.
SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATOR. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWER OR SURFACE WATER. CAN BE ABSORBED ON INERT MATERIAL AND DISPOSED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE. REPORTABLE QUANTITY FOR METHANOL 5000 LBS, FORMALDEHYDE 100 LBS.

Neutralizing Agent: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE/SODIUM SULFITE

Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF SPILL IN EXCESS OF EPA REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS MADE INTO THE ENVIRONMENT, NOTIFY THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424-8802).

Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORAGE - KEEP IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE CABINET/ROOM OR OUTSIDE, IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER & COOL BUT NOT < 68F.

Other Precautions: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & FLAMES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT ENTER STORAGE AREA UNLESS ADEQUATELY VENTILATED.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF THE PEL IS EXCEEDED, A FULL-FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR WITH CARTRIDGES OR CANISTERS ESPECIALLY APPROVED FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FORMALDEHYDE MAY BE WORN UP TO CONCENTRATIONS OF 10 PPM (10 X PEL). SEE OSHA STANDARD FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Ventilation: A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.

Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES + FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment: EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER. WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING, INCLUDING BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS.

Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR.

Suppl. Safety & Health Data: THE PERCEPTION OF FORMALDEHYDE BY ODOR AND EYE IRRITATION BECOMES LESS SENSITIVE WITH TIME AS ONE ADAPTS TO FORMALDEHYDE. THIS CAN LEAD TO OVER EXPOSURE IF A WORKER IS RELYING ON FORMALDEHYDE'S WARNING PROPERTIES TO ALERT HIM OR HER TO THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE.
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Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date: 91318
DOT Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE, SOLUTIONS
DOT Class: 8
DOT Label: CORROSIVE *
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Technical Review Date: 14NOV91
Common Name: FORMALDEHYDE 37% IN 6.5-7.5% METHYL ALCOHOL
Signal Word: DANGER!
Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X
Contact Hazard-Severe: X
Fire Hazard-Moderate: X
Reactivity Hazard-None: X

Special Hazard Precautions:
ACUTE-EYE: TEARING, SEVERE IRRITATION & BURN.
SKIN: DRYING, CRACKING, DERMATITIS.
INHALATION: HIGHLY IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE INFLAMMATION OF LINING OF NOSE, THROAT & LUNG, WITH EDEMA POSSIBLE.
INGESTION: POISONOUS. CAUSES SEVER STOMACH PAIN, SEVERE IRRITATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, DEATH.
CHRONIC - IMPAIR VISION.
STORAGE - KEEP IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE CABINET/ROOM OR OUTSIDE, COOL BUT NOT < 68F.

FIRST AID - IN ALL CASES, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. EYE/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS APART. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.