Product ID:SO-F-100,FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-126-9241
MSDS Number: BGNBR

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

585 ALPHA DR
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-2911
US

Emergency Phone: 412-526-8300 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 410-526-8300

Cage: 22527

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

PITTSBURGH, PA 15275 US

Telephone: 412-490-8586

Cage: 22527

FORMALDEHYDE

RTECS: LP8920000

Fraction By Weight: 4%

ACGIH TLV: C,2 PPM

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

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

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Effects of Overexposure:EYE: BURNS. SKIN: ALLERGIC REACTION. VAPORS:
HARMFUL. ABSORPTION THRU SKIN: HARMFUL.

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
FLUSH WITH WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIF RESP IF
NEEDED,CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:>130F/54C
Lower Limits:7
Upper Limits:73
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM BISULFITE AND SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP WELL CLOSED IN A MODERATELY WARM
PLACE. STORAGE TEMPERATURES,TO PREVENT POLYMERIZATION,RANGE
68-86F(20-30C)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/GENERAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE: 4 LITER BOTTLE.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:209F/98C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROCHLORIC ACID,PERCHLORIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND
LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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