Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION 1:10, F187S
MSDS Date:07/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N077984
MSDS Number: CFHCH

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO ST
GARDENA, CA 90248
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

(ORAL,RAT) 100

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

Fraction By Weight: 3.7%

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: C 0.3 PPM, A2

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

(ORAL,RAT)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 1.5%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S, 200 PPM/250 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 94.8%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SUBSTANCE CAN PRDCE TARGET ORGANS DMG. RPTD EXPOS TO

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HLTH BY ACCUM IN ONE/MANY HUMANS ORGANS. RPTD/PRLNGD

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WASH CONTAMD SKIN W/RUNNING WATER &

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CREVICES, CREASES & GROIN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED.

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ALLOW VICTIM TO REST IN

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EVAC VICTIM TO SAFE AREA AS SOON AS POSS.

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IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, ADMIN OXYG. IF VICTIM IS NOT

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MAY BE DANGEROUS TO PERSON PROVIDING AID TO GIVE

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DO NOT

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GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. SEEK IMMED MED ATTN. SERIOUS

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ASCERTAIN WHETHER TISS ARE DAMAGED, POSS INDICATION

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HOWEVER, IS NOT CONCLUSIVE. LOOSEN TIGHT CLTHG SUCH

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BRTHG, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION. SEEK

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INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS OR CONFINED AREAS; DIKE

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SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY & SHOW CONTAINER

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KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES AS OXIDIZING AGENTS.

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& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS 1 & 2
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF
EYE CONT(IRRITANT), OF INGEST. VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONT
(IRRITANT, PERMEATOR), OF INHAL. NOT DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONT(NON-CORR FOR SKIN, NON-SENSI TIZER FOR SKIN). SEV OVEREXP CAN
RSLT IN DEATH. CAN BE FATAL IF INHALED/INGESTED. PROD MAY IRRITATE
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE:IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG
211, 1987:GROUP 2A. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE
(SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EYES & SKIN UPON CONT. INFLAMM OF EYE
IS CHARACT BY REDNESS, WATERING, & ITCHING. SKIN INFLAMM IS CHARACT
BY ITCHING, SCALING, REDDENING/OCCASNLY BLISTERING.
CHRONIC:EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN CA SE OF EYE CONT(IRRITANT), OF
INGEST. VERY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONT(IRRITANT, PERMEATOR),
OF INHAL. NOT (SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYE:CHECK FOR & REMOVE ANY CONT LENSES. IMMED FLUSH W/RUNNING
WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS, KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. COLD WATER MAY BE
USED. DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MED ATTN. SKIN:IF CHEM GOT ONTO
CLOTH ED PORTION OF BODY, REMOVE CONTAMD CLOTHES AS QUICKLY AS
POSS, PROTECTING HANDS & BODY. PLACE VICTIM UNDER DELUGE SHOWER. IF
CHEM TOUCHES VICTIM'S EXPOS SKIN, SUCH AS HANDS; GENTLY & THORO
(ING 6)

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT APPLICABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:DILUTE W/WATER & MOP UP/ABSORB WITH
INERT DRY MATL & PLACE IN APPROP WASTE DISP CNTNR. LG SPILL:POIS
LIQ. STOP LEAK IF W/OUT RISK. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNR. DO NOT
TOUCH SPILLED MATL. US E WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. PVNT ENTRY
(ING 17)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. KEEP IN COOL,
WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. HIGHLY TOXIC/INFECTIOUS MATLS SHOULD BE
STORED IN SEPARATE LOCKED STORAGE CABINET/ROOM.
Other Precautions:WARNING:PROD CNTNS CHEM KNOWN TO STATE OF CA TO CAUSE
CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS/OTHER REPRO HARM. KEEP LOCKED UP. DO NOT
INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAP/SPRAY. IN CASE OF
INSUFFICIENT VENT, WEAR SU ITABLE RESP EQUIP. IF INGESTED,(ING 18)

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED VAPOR RESPIRATOR. BE SURE TO USE
NIOSH APPRVD RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENT OF OTHER ENGINEERING CTLS TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCS OF VAPS BELOW RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (ING 20)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . LAB
COAT, FULL SUIT. BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH (1% SOLN/WATER):NEUTRAL. SOL IN H*2O:EASILY SOL IN COLD WATER, HOT
WATER, METHANOL, DIETHYL ETHER, ACETONE. EXPLAN OF CARCIN:CARCIN.
ANIMAL:NASAL TUMORS. EFTS OF OVEREXP:DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN C
ONT(NON-CORR FOR SKIN, NON-SENSIT FOR SKIN). SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC TO
NERV SYS, REPROD SYS. RPTD/PRLNGD EXPOS TO (ING 4)

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE ING 2
Vapor Pres:18.78 @20C
Vapor Density:0.63
Spec Gravity:0.99 (WATER =1)
pH:SUPDAT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:SUPP DATA
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.(CLEAR SPARKLING LIQUID). PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

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