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Date Effective........... January 16, 2006
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Chemical Name/Synonyms... Formaldehyde 37% Solution; Formalin
Chemical Family: Aldehyde
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Product or Trade Name.... SPI # 02614-DA, 02614-AB
SPI-CHEM™ Formaldehyde, 37%
Synonyms................. Formalin
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Material Information System USA | Health | 3 | National Fire Protection Association USA |  |
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Component Name CAS # Percent EINECS/ELINCS Formaldehyde 50-00-0 36.5-38 200-001-8 Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 10-15 200-659-6 Water 7732-18-5 47-53.5 231-791-2
Emergency overview: This substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver, skin, central nervous system. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce target organ damage. Repeated exposure to highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or more human organs. Appearance: Colorless liquid Flash Point: 50° C Warning! Very hazardous in case of eye contact or ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, skin, eyes Potential Health Effects Eye: Corrosive to eye. Eye irritant. Causes eye burns. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, itching. Skin: Corrosive, irritant, sensitizer, permeator. Ingestion: May be corrosive to digestive tract; may cause burns to the digestive tract. May cause liver damage. May cause kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression. May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Aspiration hazard: Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by nausea, headache, unconsciousness and coma. May cause allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. Chronic: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Contains formaldehyde, which is classified A2 (suspected carcinogen for human) by ACGIH and A2 (probable carcinogen for human) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Formaldehyde: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells and for bacteria and/or yeast. Methyl alcohol: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells and for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Methyl alcohol: Possible for human. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available
Eyes: Check for and remove contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention immediately. Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with running water for at least 15 minutes. Cover irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. Seek medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing, such as tie, collar, belt, waistband. Seek medical attention immediately. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention immediately. Serious inhalation: Remove to safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt, waistband. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration. Warning: It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious, or corrosive. Seek medical attention immediately. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
General Information:
Flammable liquid.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 430°C (806°F)
Flash Points: Closed Cup: 50°C (122°F) Open Cup: 60°C (140°F)
Flammable Limits:
The greatest known range is Lower: 6%
Upper: 36.5% (Methyl alcohol)
Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide
Fire hazards:
Flammable in presence of open flames, sparks, or heat.
Non-flammable in presence of shocks, oxidizing materials, reducing materials,
combustible materials, organic materials, metals, acids, alkalis.
Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. Vapor may
travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. When
heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. May
burn with near invisible flame.
Explosive hazards:
Non-explosive in presence of open flames, sparks, shocks.
Reaction with peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, and performic acid
can cause an explosion.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fire: Use DRY chemical, carbon dioxide,
water spray or
alcohol-resistant foam.
For large fire: Use alcohol foam, water spray or
fog. Cool containing
vessels with water jet in
order to prevent pressure build-up,
autoignition or explosion.
General Information: Flammable liquid. Poisonous liquid. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without risk. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material such as vermiculite, sand or earth, and then place in suitable container for disposal. Do not get water inside container. So not come in contact with spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas. Dike if necessary. Call for assistance on disposal. Neutralize any residue with dilute solution of sodium carbonate. Provide ventilation to keep concentration level above TLV. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Handling: Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Ground all equipment. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose empty containers to heat, sparks, or open flame. Do not ingest. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reusing. Do not ingest. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated flammables area in tightly closed and sealed containers. Avoid all possible sources of ignition. Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis, moisture.
Engineering Controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep vapor concentrations below their respective threshold limit values. Safety showers and eyewash stations must be available in the work area. Exposure Limits: Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Formaldehyde: 0.3 ppm TLV 0.016 ppm TWA 0.75 ppm TWA .037 mg/m3 TLV 20 ppm IDHL 2 ppm STEL 0.5 ppm Action Level Methyl Alcohol 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm TWA 250 PPM STEL 260 mg/m3 TWA 260 mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm IDHL Water none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Formaldehyde: 3 ppm TWA Methyl Alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Water: No OSHA Vacated PELS are listed for this chemical Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Physical State: Liquid Appearance: Clear Colorless Odor: Pungent. Suffocating. (Strong). pH: (1% soln/water) 3[Acidic} pH of the solution as is. Vapor Pressure: 2.4 kPa@20° C Vapor Density: 1.03 (Air = 1) Evaporation Rate: Not available Viscosity: Not available Boiling Point: 98°C (208.4°F) Freezing/Melting Point: -15°C (5°F) Autoignition Temperature: 430°C (806°F) Flash Point: Closed Cup: 50°C (122°F) Open Cup: 60°C (140°F) Decomposition Temperature: Not available Explosion Limits The greatest known range is (Methyl alcohol) Lower: 6% Upper: 36.5% Solubility in water: easily soluble in hot or cold water Specific Gravity/Density: 1.08 (Water =1) Molecular Formula: Mixture Molecular Weight: 30.02
Chemical Stability: This product is stable. Conditions to Avoid: Heat, ignition sources (flames, sparks), confined spaces, incompatible materials Incompatibility with Other Materials: Reactive with oxidizing agents, reducing agents, acids, alkalis. Slightly reactive to reactive with metals. Also incompatible with urea, phenol, isocyanates, anhydrides, amines, AZO compounds, carbonyl compounds, nitrogen dioxide, performic acid, dithiocarbamates, peroxides. Hazardous Decomposition of Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Polymerization can be inhibited by the addition of methanol or stabilizers such as hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, methyl ethyl celluloses, or isophthalobisguanamine.
Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin, dermal contact eye contact, inhalation. RTECS#: CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000 CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 LD50/LC50 Information: CAS #: 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 ml/kg CAS# 50-00-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 505 gm/m3/2H Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 578 gm/m3/2H CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg Carcinogenicity: CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OR CA Prop 65 CAS# 50-00-0: ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: Carcinogen, Initial date 1-1-88 (gas) NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 1 carcinogen CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OR CA Prop 65 Teratogenicity: Exposure to Formaldehyde and Methanol may cause birth defects. Reproductive Effects: Exposure to Formaldehyde and Methanol may cause adverse reproductive effects and birth defects. Adverse reproductive effects of Formaldehyde as well as Methanol are primarily based on animal studies. Very few human studies have been done on the adverse reproductive effects from exposure to Formaldehyde. No human data available on the adverse reproductive effects from occupational exposure to Methanol. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: Exposure to Formaldehyde and Methanol may affect genetic material.
Exotoxicity: No data available. Environmental Fate: No data available. Aquatic: No data available. Atmospheric: No data available. Physical: No data available.
Dispose of in accordance with all federal, state and local environmental regulations. RCRA P-Series: None listed RCRA U-Series: CAS# 50-00-0: Waste number U122 CAS# 67-56-1: Waste number U154 ( Ignitable waste)
US DOT Hazard Class: Shipping Name: Formaldehyde, Solutions, Flammable Hazard Class: 3 UN Number: UN1198 Packing Group: III Canada TDG Shipping Name: Formaldehyde, Solutions, Flammable Hazard Class: 3 UN Number: UN1198 Packing Group: III
United States: TSCA CAS# 7732-18-5: is listed on the TSCA Inventory. CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals in this product are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b: None of the chemicals in this product are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule: None of the chemicals in this product has a SNUR under TSCA. CERCLA: CAS# 50-00-0: 100 lb final RQ, 45.4 kg final RQ CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ, 2270kg final RQ SARA: Section 302 (TPQ) CAS# 50-00-0: 500 lb TPQ SARA Codes CAS# 50-00-0: immediate, delayed CAS# 67-56-1: immediate, fire Section 313 This material contains Formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0) (36.5-38%) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. This material contains Methyl Alcohol (CAS# 67-56-1) (10-15%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. Clean Air Act: CAS# 50-00-0 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). CAS# 67-56-1 is listed has a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This product does not contain any Class 1 or Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: CAS# 50-00-0 IS LISTED AS A Hazardous Substance under the CWA.l None of the chemicals in this product is listed as Priority Pollutant or as Toxic Pollutant under the CWA. OSHA: CAS# 50-00-0 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA. State (Individual states in the USA) CAS# 50-00-0 is present on the California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state lists. CAS# 67-56-1 is present on the California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey and Pennsylvania state lists. California Prop. 65: This product contains formaldehyde, which the State of California has found to cause cancer and which would require a warning under state statue. European/International Regulations: European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: TC Risk Phrases: R10 Flammable R23 Toxic by inhalation R24: Toxic in contact with skin R25: Toxic if swallowed R34: Causes burns R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact R45: May cause cancer Safety Phrases: S26: Incase of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36: Wear suitable protective clothing S37: Wear suitable gloves S38: Wear suitable eye/face protection S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible) S51: Use only in well-ventilated areas WGK (Water Danger/Protection): CAS# 7732-18-5: no information available CAS# 50-00-0: 2 CAS# 67-56-1: 1 Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List WHMIS classification: Class B-3: Combustible liquid with a flash point between 37.8 °C (100 °F) and 93.3 °C (200 °F). Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Class D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 50-00-0 IS LISTED ON THE Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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