Product ID:MIF
MSDS Date:02/07/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-174-2365
MSDS Number: BPHSK

MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS INC

3471 RIVER HILLS DR
CINCINNATI, OH 45244-3023
US

Emergency Phone: 513-271-3700/800-543-1980 AMY CLARK

Info Phone: 513-271-3700/800-543-1980 AMY CLARK

Cage: 8X084

MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS INC

44216 CINCINNATI, OH 45244-3023 US

Telephone: 800-543-1980/513-271-3700

Cage: 8X084

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 2.17%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 19.5%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC:
FORMALDEHYDE-CARCINOGEN, CORROSIVE, IRRITANT, COMBUSTIBLE,
SENSITIZER, TOXIC. ETHANOL-FLAMMABLE, IRRITANT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:INDICATORS NOT GIVEN. FORMALDEHYDE IS
LISTED AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITANT, TEARING, EYE DAMAGE, BURNING.
SKIN: IRRITANT. INHALATION: COUGHING WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING,
COLLAPSE AND UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDICATED.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYE/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
STOPS GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION: ADMINISTER 4 GLASSES
OF WAT ER & INDUCE VOMITING BY TOUCHING BACK THROAT WITH FINGER.

Flash Point:N/D
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON PAPER, VERMICULITE, ETC.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT GIVEN.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT EXCEED TLV. CONTAINERS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY. DO NOT REUSE.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF TLV
EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS USUALLY ADEQUATE UNDER
NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN. EYE WASH
STATION & SAFETY SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, OR
USING TOILET FACILITIES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T4
Solubility in Water:UNLIMITED
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:21.7

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE INDICATED.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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