BNBFH - FABRIC TREATED WITH FOMALDEHYDE
- MSDS: BNBFH
- Manufacturer: MOUNT VERNON MILLS INC
- Product Name: FABRIC TREATED WITH FOMALDEHYDE
- National Stock Number: 8305-00D002811
Product Identification
Product ID:FABRIC TREATED WITH FOMALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:07/01/1991
FSC:8305
NIIN:00D002811
MSDS Number: BNBFH
Responsible Party
GREENVILLE, SC 29602
US
Emergency Phone: 803-233-4151
Info Phone: 803-233-4151
Preparer: RON BEEGLE
Cage: 2H625
Contractor
Telephone: 803-233-4151
Cage: 2H625
Ingredients
FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)
CAS: 50-00-0
RTECS: LP8925000
Fraction By Weight: <0.1%
OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:FABRICS MAY RELEASE SMALL AMOUNTS OF
FORMALDEHYDE. ACUTE: INHALATION OF FORMALDEHYDE MAY PRODUCE
IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT OF SKIN AND EYES WITH
VAPOR MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR REPEATED
INHALATION OF FORMALDEHYDE MAY CAUSE CANCER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE IS LISTED AS A KNOWN
CARCINOGENN BY NTP, IARC AND REGULATED AS SUCH BY OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYES: BLURRED VISION, REDNESS, ITCHING,
DISCOMFORT. SKIN: RASH, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:SKIN: WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. INHALED: REMOVE PERSON FROM
EXPOSURE OR TO FRESH AIR. IF ANY SYMPTOM PERSISTS; SEE A DOCTOR.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES OR VAPORS MAY BE PRODUCED IN
COMBUSTION.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF REGULATORY LIMITS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE EXCEEDED; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
DUST CARTRIDGE. IF USED, DO SO IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER TO PREVENT REPEATED CONTACT
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK PANTS AND LONG SLEEVED SHIRT TO PREVENT
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:FABRIC OF VARIOUS COLORS. POSSIBLE ODOR OF
FORMALDEHYDE.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HUMIDITY OR HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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