BDBKP - FORMALDEHYDE

Product Identification

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:10/15/1986
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-139-1321
MSDS Number: BDBKP

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
PARIS BY-PASS
PARIS, KY 40361

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

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


METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

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 (% WATER BY DIFFERENCE)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 50.5%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT=800MG/KG (FORMALDEHYDE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES 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:FREQUENT/PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO FORMALDEHYDE
MAY CAUSE HYPERSENSITIVITY,DERMATITIS,ALLERGIC REACTION.EXPOSURE TO
METHANOL MAY CAUSE VISION IMPAIRMEN T & ENLARGEMENT OF LIVER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE IS A SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATION,REDNESS,PAIN,BLURRED
VISION,IRREVERSIBLE EYE
DAMAGE;SKIN:IRRITATION,REDNESS,PAIN,BURNS;INHALATION:SORE
THROAT,COUGH,SHORTNESS OF BREATH,IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY
TRACT,MAY BE FATAL;ING ESTION:ABDOMINAL
PAIN,VOMIT,HEADACHE,DIARRHEA,DECREASE BODY TEMP,SHALLOW RESP,IRR
PULSE,BLINDNESS,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR EYE
PROBLEMS,OR IMPAIRED LIVER,KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.

First Aid

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.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:140F(60C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:572F
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:73.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY TO EXTINGUISH FIRE & TO COOL FIRE
EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*20 TO COOL EXPD CONTRS. USE SCBA & FULL
PROT.CLTHG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT,VAP-AIR MIXTURES ARE
EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS; AUTO IGN TEMP:300C(572F)

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.REMOVE
IGNITION SOURCES.VENTILATE.ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL & PLACE IN
APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.PROTECT AGAINST
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.INSIDE
STORAGE SHOULD BE IN STD FLAMM.LIQ STORAGE ROOM
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.STORAGE & USE AREAS
SHOULD BE NO SMOKING.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A SUPPLIED AIR,FULL-FACEPIECE
RESPIRATOR,AIRLINED HOOD,OR SCBA IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,INCLUDING
BOOTS,LAB COAT,APRON OR COVERALLS. SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH
STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS,FACE,FOREARMS & NECK WHEN EXITING
RESTRICTED AREAS-SEE SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SHOWER,DISPOSE OF OUTER CLOTHING,CHANGE TO CLEAN GARMENTS AT THE END OF
THE DAY.AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION OF STREET CLOTHES.WASH HANDS
BEFORE EATING.DO NOT EAT,DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F6
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

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:FORMALDEHYDE & CO.

Disposal

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.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.