Formaldehyde, 16% EM Grade, 18505, MSDS

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Material Safety Data = Sheet

Product No. 18505 Formaldehyde, 16% (Methanol=20 Free) &n= bsp; &nb= sp; =20 &= nbsp; =20

Issue Date (06-15-06)

Review Date (05-3-07)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Formaldehyde, 16% EM=20 Grade (Methanol=20 Free) &n= bsp; =20 &= nbsp; =20

Synonym: Paraformaldehyde

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, = CA=20 96049-2477
Domestic Phone (800) = 237-3526=20 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM = PST;=20 Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 = hrs a=20 day.

Section 2: Composition / Information on Ingredients

Principle = Hazardous=20 Component(s)
(chemical = and common=20 name(s)) (Cas. No)

OSHA
PEL

mg/m3

ACGIH
TLV=20 mg/m3

NTP

IARC

OSHA
regulated

Formaldehyde = (50-00-0)

0.75 ppm

0.3 ppm

RTECS #: LP8925000

Section 3: Hazard Identification
Emergency = overview

Appearance: Clear liquid

Immediate effects: Irritant

Potential health effects

Primary Routes of entry: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact. =
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure:
Eyes:=20 Irritating to the eyes.

Skin: Irritating to skin.

Ingestion: Toxic by ingestion.

Inhalation: Irritating to the nose, throat and lungs.

Chronic Exposure: Extreme or prolonged exposure = will induce=20 tearing of eye tissue, coughing, difficulty in breathing, nausea, = headache, or=20 weakness.

Chemical Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential = Carcinogen: Formaldehyde (50-00-0)

See Toxicological Information (Section11)

Potential environmental effects

See Ecological Information (Section 12)

Section 4: First Aid Measures
If=20 accidental overexposure is suspected

Eye(s) Contact: Flush eyes with = water for=20 at least 15 minutes.

Skin Contact: Wash affected area with copious = amounts of=20 water.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen or artificial=20 respiration, as needed.

Ingestion: Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Call = physician.=20 Seek medical treatment if discomfort persists.

Note to physician

Treatment: ND

Medical Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure: ND

Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: >140 =B0F = (Closed=20 cup)
Flammable Limits: LEL: 7 UEL: 73

Auto-ignition point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water, carbon = dioxide,=20 dry chemical powder, foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: = Firefighters=20 must wear self-contained breathing apparatus and fully protective=20 equipment.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Use water spray to = disperse=20 vapors.

Hazardous combustion products: ND

DOT Class: Not regulated

Section 6: Accidental Release = Measures
Steps to be=20 Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wear self-contained = breathing=20 apparatus, rubber boots and gloves. Absorb on sand, vermiculite, sawdust = and put=20 in a container for future disposal. Wash and ventilate spill site after = pickup=20 is complete. Dissolve or mix the = material=20 with a combustible. Dispose of insolvent and burn in an EPA licensed = chemical=20 incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according = to=20 Federal, State and Local Regulations.

Section 7: Handling and = Storage
Precautions to be=20 Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep storage container tightly closed. = Avoid=20 contact with skin and eyes. Do not inhale.

Storage Temperature: Room temperature

Storage Pressure: ND

Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal = Protection
Engineering=20 Controls

Ventilation required: Mechanical ventilation.

Personal Protection Equipment

Respiratory protection: OSHA/NIOSH approved = respirator if=20 needed.

Protective gloves: Rubber.
Skin protection: Protective = clothing.
Eye=20 protection: Safety goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: = Safety=20 shower and eye bath.

Exposure Guidelines

See Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and = Physical=20 State: Water, clear liquid

Odor (threshold): Characteristic odor

Specific Gravity (H2O=3D1): = 1.08-1.13

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):17-20 mmHg @ 20 =B0C

Vapor Density (air=3D1): ~1

Percent Volatile by volume: 98%

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate=3D1): = >1

Boiling Point: >200 =B0F

Freezing point / melting point: NA
pH: ND
Solubility in Water:=20 Complete
Molecular Weight: 30.03 AMU

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: = Non-hazardous=20 instability
Conditions to Avoid: Cool or high temperatures, free = radical=20 sources.

Materials to Avoid (Incompatibility): Phenol, strong acids,=20 alkalis.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: NE
Hazardous = Polymerization:=20 Non-hazardous polymerization.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

Results of component toxicity test performed: ND

Human experience: ND

This product does contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC = or=20 regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Ecological Information: NIF

Chemical Fate Information: NIF

Section 13 Disposal Considerations

RCRA 40 CFR 261 Classification: U122

Federal, State and local laws governing disposal of materials can = differ.=20 Ensure proper disposal compliance with proper authorities before = disposal.

Section 14: Transportation Information

US DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated for = ground=20 shipments

IATA: Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. = (16%=20 Formaldehyde Solution)

Limitations: Formaldehyde solutions from 10-24.9% are regulated by = IATA as=20 Aviation regulated, n.o.s. (10-24.9% = Formaldehyde=20 solution). Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Regulations and = Interpretations;=20 Refer# 01-0271. Refer to IATA for specific operator regulations.

IMO: Proper shipping name: Not regulated.

Marine Pollutant: No

Canadian TDG: ND

Section 15: Regulatory Information

United States Federal Regulations

MSDS complies with OSHA=92s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR = 1910.1200.

SARA: Yes

SARA Title III: This material contains Formaldehyde (50-00-0) which = is=20 subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313.

RCRA: Formaldehyde (50-00-0) listed in U-series.

TSCA: Formaldehyde (50-00-0) is listed in the TSCA inventory.

CERCLA: Formaldehyde (50-00-0) RQ =3D 100lbs (45.4 kg)

State Regulations

California Proposition 65: This product contains substances that are=20 carcinogenic or possible carcinogens known to the State of = California.

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS: Materials in this product are listed in the CPR = inventory=20 list.

Europe EINECS Numbers: Formaldehyde (50-00-0) EC# 200-001-8

Section 16: Other Information

Label Information: ND

European Risk and Safety Phrases: ND

European symbols needed: ND

Canadian WHMIS Symbols: ND

ANSI/NFPA 704 Estimated Hazard Rating: Health: 3; = Flammability:=20 1; Reactivity: 0
(0=3Dleast, 1=3DSlight, 2=3DModerate, = 3=3DHigh,=20 4=3DExtreme)

Abbreviations used in this document

NE=3D Not established

NA=3D Not applicable

NIF=3D No Information Found

ND=3D No Data

Disclaimer
Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind = regarding=20 the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine = the=20 suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this = data is=20 presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be = considered=20 only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is = the User's=20 responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials = as well=20 as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise = come in=20 contact with these materials.

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