SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- FORMAMIDE, 47670  -- 6810-01-168-6307
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMAMIDE, 47670
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-168-6307
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FORMAMIDE
CAS:75-12-7
RTECS #:LQ0525000
OSHA PEL:20 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S, 10 PPM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT):5570 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC:MAY CAUSE CONGENITA L MALFORM IN THE FETUS.
    TARGET ORGAN(S):BLOOD. TARGET ORGAN DATA:EFTS ON
    FERTILITY:POST-IMPLANTATION (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:MORTALITY. EFTS ON EMBRYO OR
    FETUS:FETOTOXICITY, FETAL DEATH. SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL
    ABNORMS:MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC
    EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DA TA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE
    ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED
    (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR
    @ LST 15 MIN. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. WASH
    CON TAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TOFRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG
    GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH
    W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:310F,154C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS
    AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN
    CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP  IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. TERATOGEN. HARMFUL LIQUID. IRRITANT.
    KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:0.08 @ 20C, 30 @ 129C.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:410F,210C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>36F,>2C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:1.55
Spec Gravity:1.134
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. ACIDS. BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN
    FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

 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.