Product ID:10% BUFFERED FORMALIN
MSDS Date:06/30/1996
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-363-1162
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLLGW

VAL TECH DIAGNOSTICS INC

806 FIFTH AVE
BRACKENRIDGE, PA 15014
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 724-224-2440

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 01HD3

VAL TECH DIAGNOSTICS INC

BRACKENRIDGE, PA 15014 US

Telephone: 724-224-2440

Cage: 01HD3

FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN

CAS: 50-00-0

RTECS: LP8925000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1048

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

METHYL ALCOHOL

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

DISODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7558-79-4

RTECS: WC4500000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

MONOSODIUM PHOSPHATE

CAS: 7558-80-7

RTECS: WA1900000

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 (TDUST)

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 (TDUST)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:STRONGLY IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES,
RESPIRATORY TRACT, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. POISONOUS. MAY CAUSE
ALLERGIC REACTIONS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. INHALTION
(BREATHING): HARMFUL IF INHALED. SKIN CON TACT: HARMFUL IF ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN CAUSED GENERAL TISSUE DAMAGE. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES EYE
BURNS. INGESTION (SWALLOWING): FATAL OR MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN ON THE FOLLOWING:
IARC, NTP, OSHA, ACGIH.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT,
AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES FROM FUMES. INGESTION CAUSES SEVERE
GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY AILMENTS, SKIN
CONDITIONS, EYE CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER (15
MINUTES), CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: FLUSH SKIN IMMEDIATELY
WITH PLENTY OF WATER (15 MINUTES), REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,
CALL A PH YSICIAN. INHALTION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. INGESTION: DRINK 2 GLASSES OF WATER IMMEDIATELY AND INDUCE
VOMITING, GIVE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL SLURRY. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=71.1C, 160.F
Lower Limits:7.0%
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FORMS HAZARDOUS FUMES, CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE. EVACUATE AFFECTED AREA. COOL CONTAINER WITH WATER
SPRAY TO ABSORB ESCAPING FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH EARTH, SAND OR OTHER
NONCOMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND REMOVE IN COVERED METAL
CONTAINERS. DIKE LARGE SPILLS AND NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE (5%)
SOLUTIONS OF AMMONIA, SODIUM SULFITE, OR SODIUM BISULFITE AND
REMOVE. FLUSH AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER. COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS ON REPORTING RELEASES.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE (5%) SOLUTIONS OF AMMONIA, SODIUM SULFITE, OR
SODIUM BISULFITE

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT AND FLAME. STORE IN A HEATED TANK OR WARM ROOM, ABOVE MINIMUM
STORAGE TEMPERATURE FOR GRADE HANDLED.
Other Precautions:NOT PROVIDED

Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE, SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, MUST COMPLY WITH REGULATIONS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, BUTYL. POLYVINYL
Eye Protection:FULL FACE SHIELD, SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS WITH LONG SLEEVES MADE OF
MATERIALS RESISTANT TO PRODUCT.
Work Hygienic Practices:REVIEW THE OSHA FORMALDEHYDE STANDARD
(29CFR1910.1048) FOR WORKER TRAINING, WORKPLACE MONITORING AND
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED. CNS = CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. GI
= GASTROI NTESTINAL. SCBA = SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

HCC:V4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:94.3-100C (201-212F)
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:POLYMERIZES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:23-26 MMHG@25C
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.10
pH:NOT PROVIDED
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID WITH STRONG, PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT PROVIDED
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CAUSTICS, STRONG ALKALIS, ISOCYANATES,
ANHYDRIDES, OXIDES AND INORGANIC ACIDS. REACTS WITH NO2,
NITROMETHANE, PERCHLORIC ACID AND ANILINE OR PEROXYFORMIC ACID TO
YIELD EXPLOSIVE COMPOUNDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORAGE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT PROVIDED
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:POLYMERIZES AND SEPARATES BELOW 0 C
AND ABOVE 67 C.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL AUTHORITIES FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL METHODS.

Toxicological Information:FORMALDEHYDE: ORAL RAT LD50: 800 MG/KG. ORAL
MOUSE LD50: 42 MG/KG. INHALATION, RATS: LC50 = 590 MG/KG.
INHALATION, MOUSE: LCL0 = 900 MG/KG. INHALATION, RATS: LCL0 = 250
MG/KG.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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:NOT PROVIDED

Transport Information:DOT LABELING: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 4 %.

SARA Title III Information:IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 313 OF THE
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW ACT OF 1986 AND 40
CFR PART 372 THE FOLLOWING TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT:
FORMALDEHDYE.
Federal Regulatory Information:REPORT RQ (FORMALDEHYDE 100 LBS) TO
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER AT 800-424-8802.
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED