Product ID:HEXAPHENE MA-88
MSDS Date:05/17/1986
FSC:9330
NIIN:00F023337
MSDS Number: BNHLD

GOLD CREST CHEMICAL CO

RT 52
MENDENHALL, PA 19357
US

Emergency Phone: 1-800-345-8161

Info Phone: 1-800-345-8161

Cage: GO041

GOLDCREST DIVISION;THE EMBALMERS SUPPLY COMPANY

STRATFORD, CT 06497 US

Telephone: 203-375-2984

Cage: 29279

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 13.75%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 27.05%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

P-DICHLOROBENZENE, 1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE (PARA); BENZENE,

CAS: 106-46-7

RTECS: CZ4550000

Fraction By Weight: 1.9%

OSHA PEL 75 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM,A3 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

O-DICHLOROBENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 95-50-1

RTECS: CZ4500000

Fraction By Weight: 3.0%

OSHA PEL C 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 25PPM/50 STEL9394

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHYOXYMETHANOL

CAS: 4461-52-3

Fraction By Weight: 2.5%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED
CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION & INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH THROAT & STOMACH
SEVERE STOMACH PAINS WILL FOLLOW W/POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS,
BLINDNESS/DEATH. INHALATION: IRRI TATION TO UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. INFLAMMATION OF LINING OF NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS. SKIN:
IRRITATION. EYES: TEARING/BURNS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE IS A 2B CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: POISONOUS IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES
SEVERE IRRITATION/INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH/THROAT/STOMACH SEVERE
STOMACH PAINS WILL FOLLOW W/POSSIBLE LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNES/BLINDNESS/DEATH. INHALATION:IRRITATING TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT/INFLAMMATION OF LINING OF NOSE/THROAT/LUNGS SKIN:
IRRITATION DRYING CRACKING. EYES: TEARING.

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING OF CONSCIOUS PATIENT IMMEDIATELY
BY GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND PRESSING FINGER DOWN THROAT.
INHALTION: REMOVE PATIENT FROM CONTAMINATED AREA. IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED GIV E ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, THEN OXYGEN IF NEEDED. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
EYES:FLUSH EYES W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:88-110 F
Lower Limits:6.1
Upper Limits:40.6
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL "ALCOHOL FOAM" OR CO2. WATER MAY
BE INEFFECTIVE, BUT SHOULD BE USED/KEEP FIRE-EXPLOSED CONTAINERS
COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS (SCBA)
& COMPLETE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DILUTION OF TURNING LIQUID
W/WATER SPRAY WILL REDUCE INTENSITY OF FLAMES

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPOR. VENTILATE AREA.
PLACE LEAKING CONTAINERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. ELIMINATE
IGNITION SOURCES. CONTAIN SPILLS WITH INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OUTDOOR STORAGE FACILITIES SHOULD BE
INSULATED & EQUIPPED W/HEATING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN AMBIENT
STORAGE TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAMES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING
VAPOR AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT W/SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY
W/SOAP & WATER AFTER HANDING.

Respiratory Protection:USE FULL FACE NIOSH APPROVED FORMALDEHYDE/ACID
GAS CARTRIDGE/CANISTER RESPIRATOR WITHIN USE LIMITATIONS OF THESE
DEVICES IN ALL OTHER SITUATIONS, USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS (SCBA).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED WHEN APPROPRIATE TO CONTROL
EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FOR OPERATIONS WHERE SPILLS/SPLASHING MAY
OCCUR USE AN IMPERVIOUS BODY/SHOE COVERING. SAFETY SHOWER/EYE BATH
REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT RANGE: 193-197 F

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP
Vapor Pres:81.5
Vapor Density:1.08
Spec Gravity:0.95
pH:5.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.9
Solubility in Water:PARTLY
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:64

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. CAUSTICS. STRONG ALKALIES AND INORGANIC ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ALKALIES, AND HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION OCCURS FROM HEAT &
REACTION W/THE MATL. LISTED. INCLUDED C0, C02, HYDROGEN,
FORMALDEHYDE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF SPILL RESIDUE IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

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