J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION -- 6810-00-242-3643 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/22/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-242-3643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 10-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER.
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 47-53%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL RAT) IS 800 MG/KG-FORMALDEHYDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:VAPORS CAUSE IRRITATION.
    SPLASHES MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE. SKIN:MAY CAUSE BURNS,
    SEVERE IRRITATION. INHALATION:IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION:MAY BE FATAL. MAY CAUSE GI IRR ITATION, BURNS TO MOUTH
    AND THROAT. CHRONIC-KIDNEY AND LIVER DAMAGE, SKIN SENSITIZATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS F	     [50-00-0] WHICH IS
    LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:TEARING, SEVERE EYE IRRITATION & BURN.
    SKIN:DRYING, CRACKING OF SKIN. INHALATION:HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, DIZZINESS, VOMITING, DROWSINESS. INGESTION:NAUDEA,
    VOMTING, SEVERE STOMACH PAIN, SEVERE  IRRITATION AND INFLAMMATION
    OF MOUTH, THROAT AND STOMACH. BLINDNESS OR DEATH MAY OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EYE, SKIN, LIVER, KIDNEY AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE
    SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    EYE CONTACT:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL HELP. SKIN
    CONTACT:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MED ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
    PERSIS T. INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING, DRINK 1-2GLASSES OF WATER. GET
    MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:140F,60C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:858F
Lower Limits:7.0%
Upper Limits:73.0%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICALS, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER
    SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR, MAY SETTLE
    AT LOW AREAS OR TRAVEL SOME DISTANCE ALONG THE GROUND TO IGNITION
    SOURCES WHERE THEY MAY  IGNITE & FLASH BACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATOR.DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SEWER OR SURFACE WATERS. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
    CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A DRY, WELL
    VENTILATED AREA ABOVE 15C. STORE WITH FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINER FROM FREEZING AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    STORAGE AND USE AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING AREAS.WEAR SPECIAL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR MAINTENANCE BREAK-IN.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IF TLV IS EXCEEDED OR WHEN USING IN CONFINED SPACES.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING,INCLUDING BOOTS,GLOVES,LAB COAT,APRON OR
    COVERALLS.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PERCEPTION OF FORMALDEHYDE BY ODOR AND EYE IRRITATION BECOMES LESS
    SENSITIVE WITH TIME AS ONE ADAPTS TO FORMALDEHYDE. THIS CAN LEAD TO
    OVEREXPOSURE.  HCC WAS DETERMINED BASED ON HIERCHY TABLE B-3  IN
    DLAM 4145.11/TM 38-410/NAVSUP PUB 573/AFJMAN 23-209/MCO 4450.12A.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:204F,96C
Vapor Pres:1.3
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.08
pH:2.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG ALKALIES AND ACIDS, ALKALI METALS, AMINES AND
    AMMONIA, PHENOL AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:TRIOXYMETHYLENE PRECIPITATE CAN BE
    FORMED ON LONG STANDING AT VERY LOW TEMP. NONHAZARDOUS
    PARAFORMALDEHYDE AT LOW TEMP.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY
    IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZ
    WASTE # U122(TOXIC WASTE). IF SPILL IS IN EXCESS OF EPA REPORTABLE
    QUANTITY, NOTIFY THE  NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424-8802).

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