Product ID:AQUA KEM
MSDS Date:09/01/1992
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-393-7039
MSDS Number: BWPJT

THETFORD CORPORATION

7101 JACKSON ROAD
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103
US

Emergency Phone: 313-769-6000/313-769-6003

Info Phone: 313-769-6000/313-769-6003

Cage: DO910

THETFORD CORPORATION

ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 US

Telephone: 734-769-6000

Cage: DO910

FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL S,200PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 94

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN PRODUCE EYE DAMAGE AND SKIN
SENSITIZATION. HIGH INHALATION EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BRONCHOPNEUMONIA
AND EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL IS BASED ON
ANIMAL EVIDENCE. HUMAN EVIDENCE SHOWS NO INCREASED RISK OF CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION PRODUCES IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT & EYE IRRITATION. MAY INCLUDE DISCOMFORT SUCH AS
NAUSEA, HEADACHE OR WEAKNESS. SKIN CONTACT PRODUCES IRRITATION WITH
DISCOMFORT OR RASH. EYE C ONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION OR SEVERE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS HAVING PREEXISTING DISEASE
OF THE LUNG, EYE OR SKIN MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE
HAZARDS OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE.

First Aid:FLUSH CONTACTED AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IRRIGATE
EYES FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES. IF SWALLOWED, INDUCE VOMITING BY
GIVING 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND STICKING FINGER DOWN THE THROAT. FOR
EYE CON TACT OR INGESTION, CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:137F,58C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
APPROVED FOR USE WITH ALCOHOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA WELL BY OPENING ALL DOORS AND
WINDOWS. USE A FAN IF AVAILABLE. WEAR A VAPOR MASK WITH AN ORGANIC
VAPOR OR FORMALDEHYDE CARTRIDGE. SWEEP UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
NEUTRALIZE REMAINING ODOR WI TH AN AMMONIA, COLD WATER MIXTURE. MOP
AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE ABOVE 110F. DO NOT
FREEZE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES OR ON SKIN. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR LARGE
SPILLS. WEAR VAPOR MASK WITH AN ORGAINC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR
FORMALDEHYDE CARTRIDGE FOR SMALL SPILLS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:EYE PROTECTION RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID UNNECESSARY AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ANY TRASNPORTATION QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED BY THETFORD CORPORATION'S
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:210F,99C
Vapor Pres:17-20 MMHG
Vapor Density:1.03
Spec Gravity:1.08
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SIMILIAR TO WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PHENOLS, INORGANIC ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONH ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

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