Product ID:AQUA KEM TOSS-INS
MSDS Date:06/18/1987
FSC:7930
NIIN:00F008381
MSDS Number: BGVDY

THETFORD CORP

7101 JACKSON ROAD
ANN ARBOR, MI 48106

Emergency Phone: (313) 769-6000

Info Phone: (313) 769-6000

Preparer: MARY R. BURROW

Cage: 61431

THETFORD CORP

ANN ARBOR, MI 48106

Telephone: (734) 769-6000

Cage: 61431

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 78%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50: 478 MG/CUM (RATS)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: TEARING; IRRITATION OF THE
UPPER RESPIRATORY PASSAGES; NAUSEA, HEADACHE OR WEAKNESS. SKIN/EYE:
IRRITATION W/DISCOMFORT. SKIN: ALLERGIC RASH, DRYING, CRACKING &
SCALING. EYE: IRREVERSIBLE C HEMICAL BURN DAMAGE/CORROSION
W/CORNEALOR CONJUNCTIVA L.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITATION OF MUCOSAL
SURFACES. LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER EFFECTS, ACIDOSIS,
POSSIBLY BLINDNESS & NONSPECIFIC PRETERMINAL EFFECTS, NAUSEA,
HEADACHE OR WEAKNESS. SKIN/EYE: IRRIT ATION W/DISCOMFORT. EYE:
IRREVERSIBLE CHEMICAL BURN DAMAGE/CORROSION W/CORNEAL OR
CONJUNCTIVAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING
DISEASES OF THE LUNGS OR SKIN MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO
THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN
REACTION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH CONTACTED AREA W/LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER/IRRIGATED
FOR 15 MINUTES. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF
WATER & STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CONSULT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:131
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP SPILLED MATERIAL UP. NEUTRALIZE
REMAINING ODOR W/DILUTED AMMONIA SOLUTION. FLUSH AREA W/LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:AMMONIA SOLUTION

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE >100F. DON'T GET IN EYES
OR ON SKIN. DON'T INHALE VAPORS OR DUST.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR
LARGE SPILLS
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Vapor Pres:<2
Vapor Density:1.03
Solubility in Water:90%
Appearance and Odor:BLUE GRANULES W/PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume: 13%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, INORGANIC ACIDS, ISOCYANATES, ANHYDRIDES, OXIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION OR BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT IN
FEDERAL/STATE APPROVED FACILITY.

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