Product ID:AQUA KEM; P/N 15483
MSDS Date:01/21/1998
FSC:6840
NIIN:01-393-7041
MSDS Number: CKGPG

THETFORD CORPORATION

7101 JACKSON ROAD
ANN ARBOR, MI 48103
US

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300/734-769-6000

Info Phone: 734-769-6000

Cage: DO910

THETFORD CORPORATION

ANN ARBOR, MI 48103 US

Telephone: 734-769-6000

Cage: DO910

FORMALDEHYDE

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

ACGIH TLV: 0.3 PPM C

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHANOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN PRODUCE EYE DAMAGE AND SKIN
SENSITIZATION. MUTAGENIC ACTIVITY IN BACTERIAL AND MAMMALIAN CELL
CULTURE TEST SYMPTOMS- BUT NOT MUTAGENIC IN WHOLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS.
NOT TERATOGENIC. HIGH INHALATION EXP OSURE MAY CAUSE
BRONCHOPNEUMONIA AND EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP: REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE
CARCINOGENIC. IARC MONOGRAPHS: PROBABLY CARCINOGENIC. OSHA
REGULATED: POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN. CARCINOGENIC POTENTIAL IS BASED ON
ANIMAL EVIDENCE. HUMAN EVIDENCE SHOWS N O INCREASED RISK OF CANCER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION PRODUCES IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY INCLUDE DISCOMFORT SUCH
AS NAUSEA, HEADACHE, OR WEAKNESS. SKIN CONTACT PRODUCES IRRITATION
WITH DISCOMFORT OR RASH. EY E CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION OR SEVERE
BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS HAVING PREEXISTING DISEASES
OF THE LUNGS, EYES, 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:=58.3C, 137.F
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 BY OPENING ALL DOORS AND
WINDOWS. USE A FAN IF AVAILABLE. WEAR A VAPOR MASK WITH AN ORGANIC
VAPOR OF FORMALDEHYDE CARTRIDGE. CLEAN UP SMALL SPILLS WITH WATER.
SOAK UP LARGER SPILLS WITH EARTH, SAND, OR OTHER NONCOMBUSTIBLE
ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NEUTRALIZE REMAINING ODOR WITH AMMONIA, COLD
WATER MIXTURE. MOP AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER. WORK FOR SHORT
PERIODS OF TIME (15 MINUTE PERIODS).
Neutralizing Agent:AMMONIA, COLD WATER MIXTURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR
LARGER SPILLS. WEAR A VAPOR MASK WITH ORGANIC VAPOR OR FORMALDEHYDE
CARTRIDGE FOR SMALL SPILLS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS NOT RECOMMENDED. SPECIAL
VENTILATION IS NOT NECESSARY.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID UNECESSARY AND PROLONGED EXPOSURE. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VENDOR PART NUMBER: 15483.

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:=98.9C, 210.F
Vapor Pres:17-20 MM HG @ 25C
Vapor Density:1.03
Spec Gravity:1.08
pH:3.5-5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SIMILAR TO WATER >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PHENOLS, INORGANIC ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Toxicological Information:CAN PRODUCE EYE DAMAGE AND SKIN
SENSITIZATION. MUTAGENIC ACTIVITY IN BACTERIAL AND MAMMALIAN CELL
CULTURE TEST, SYMPTOMS BUT NOT MUTAGENIC IN WHOLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS.
NOT TERATOGENIC. HIGH INHALATION EXP OSURE MAY CAUSE
BRONCIOPNEUMONIA AND EDEMA.

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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Transport Information:BY TELEPHONE, 11-2-2000, THETFORD CORP,
734-769-6000: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS,
FLAMMABLE; CLASS 3; UN 1198; PACKING GROUP: I I I.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
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