Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:01/20/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-069-2958
MSDS Number: BCXGD

MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 37.0%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: FC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 10-15%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER WT% BY DIFFERENCE

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 48-53%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=800MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEE SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF
OVEREXPOSURE. CHRONIC:HYPERSENSITIVITY LEADING TO CONTACT
DERMATITIS,ALLERGIC REACTION,VISION IMPAIRMENT,ENLARGEMENT OF
LIVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE IS A SUSPECTED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION,REDNESS,PAINS,BLURRED
VISION,IRREVERSIBLE EYE
DAMAGE;SKIN:REDNESS,PAIN,BURNS,DISCOLORATION,CRACKING,SCALING;SKIN
ABSORPTION:SAME SYMPTOMS AS INGESTION;INHALATION:SORE
THROAT,COUGH,SHOR TNESS OF BREATH,IRRITATION,SEVERE RESPIRATORY
TRACT INJURY LEADING TO PULMONARY EDEMA & PNEUMONITIS-SEE
SUPPLEMENTAL DAT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS,EYE PROBLEMS,OR IMPAIRED LIVER,KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
FUNCTION.

First Aid:EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY;SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES;INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE CPR /OXYGEN IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR;INGESTION:GIVE 2 GLASSES
OF WATER.INDUCE VOMIT.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:=60.C, 140.F
Autoignition Temp:=300.C, 572.F
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:73
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY CAN BE USED TO EXTINGUISH FIRES & COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WATER MAY BE
USED TO FLUSH SPILLS & TO DILUTE SPILLS TO NON-FLAMMABLE MIXTURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:300C(572F)

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM IGN SOURCES,VENTLT & EVAC AREA.USE
PROTCTV CLTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ IF
POSS.ABSORB W/VRMCULITE,EARTH,ETC.SCOOP UP W/NON-SPARKG TOOLS &
PLACE IN CLOSD CNTNRS.USE H*2O SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAP/COOL CNTNR.DO
NOT FLUSH TO SEWR.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTCT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE
IN COOL,DRY WELL VNTLTD AREA AWAY FM ING/HEAT SOURCES,OXIDZG
MATL.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFFERED.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.KEEP CONTNRS
CLOSED.USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.AVOID BRTHG VAP.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HNDLG.BOND/GROUND CONTNRS WHEN TRNSFRG MATERL.USE NON-SPARKG TYPE
TOOL & EQUIP.

Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS,FACE,FOREARMS & NECK WHEN EXITING
RESTRICTED AREAS-SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONT'D FROM SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE;MAY BE FATAL IN HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS;INGESTION:SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN,VIOLENT
VOMIT,HEADACHE,DIARRHEA,DECREASED BODY TEMPERATURE,PAIN IN
DIGESTIVE TRACT,SHAL LOW RESPIRATION,WEAK IRREGULAR
PULSE,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,DEATH.METHANOL COMPONENT AFFECTS OPTIC NERVE
& MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.

HCC:F6
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=96.1C, 205.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-15.C, 5.F
Vapor Density:1.04
Spec Gravity:1.08
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID. PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,ALKALIES,PERCHLORIC ACID,NITROGEN
DIOXIDE,NITROMETHANE,HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT SPILLS & ATOMIZE IN A RCRA-APPROVED
COMBUSTION CHAMBER.BEFORE ATOMIZING,DISSOLVE IN AN APPROPRIATE
COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT.WASTE CAN BE DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED
FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOC AL,STATE & FED REGS: CWA/CERCL
RQ:1000 LBS.

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