BCBPC - PARAFORMALDEHYDE 421

  • MSDS: BCBPC
  • Manufacturer: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
  • Product Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE 421
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00K000844
Product Identification

Product ID:PARAFORMALDEHYDE 421
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000844
MSDS Number: BCBPC

Responsible Party
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
343 STATE STREET
ROCHESTER, NY 14650
US

Emergency Phone: 716-722-5151

Info Phone: 716-722-5151

Cage: 19139

Contractor
EASTMAN KODAK CO GOVERNMENT MARKETS CONTRACTS
ROCHESTER, NY 14650-1115 US

Telephone: 716-722-5151/(800) 242-2424

Cage: 19139

Ingredients

PARAFORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 30525-89-4

RTECS: RV0540000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INHALE:DUST/VAPOR
IRRITNT;EYES:IRRITNT,BURNS;SKIN:IRRITNT,CRACKED,ALLERGIC SKIN
REACTION.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES:FLUSH W
LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O;INGEST:RINSE
MOUTH, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTN(VOMIT INDICATED AS FIRST AID IN
HANDBOOKS ).

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:176F,80C TCC
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:73.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
OFF GASES ARE TOXIC.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT. PROVIDE VENTILATION.AVOID
DUST GENERATION SWEEP OR SHOVEL IN TO FIBER CARTON. WASH SPILL AREA
WITH SOAP & WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W CHEMICAL.
REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP. OR AIR LINE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN./LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL FULL WORK CLOTHING COVERING
ARMS,LEGS:NO SKIN CONTACT
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECD FROM MFG DATED 11/17/76. PRODUCT DEPOLYMERIZES AT 311F,155C.
WARNING:FORMALDEHYDE CLASSED AS SUBSTANCE SUSPECT OF CARCINOGENIC
POTENTAL FOR HUMANS(ACGIH 1982, APPENDIX A2).

Chemical Properties

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP DT
Vapor Pres:1.5
Vapor Density:1.04
Spec Gravity:1.39
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER;ODOR OF FORMALDEHYDE
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE,CO, AND/OR CO*2.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED CONTAINERS PENDING DISPOSAL.
HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. MFG INDICATES THAT
INCINERATION MAY BE ACCEPTABLE.

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