BFCJH - FORMALIN
- MSDS: BFCJH
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
- Product Name: FORMALIN
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-519-1359
Product Identification
Product ID:FORMALIN
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-519-1359
MSDS Number: BFCJH
Responsible Party
PITTSBURGH, PA 15238-2911
US
Cage: 22527
Contractor
Telephone: 412-490-8586
Cage: 22527
Ingredients
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
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: BURNS. SKINS: ALLERGIC REACTION. VAPORS:
HARMFUL. ABSORPTION TRU SKIN: HARMFUL.
First Aid
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.
Fire Fighting
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.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM BISULFITE AND SCOOP UP AND
PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP WELL CLOSED IN A MODERATELY WARM
PLACE. STORAGE TEMPERATURES,TO PREVENT POLYMERIZATION,RANGE
69-86F(20-30C)
Exposure Controls
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: 5 GAL BOTTLE.
Chemical Properties
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
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROCHLORIC ACID,PERCHLORIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS.
Disposal
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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