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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution in water, stabilized with 10-15%
methanol
Catalog Numbers:
F77-20, F77-200, F77-4, F77P-20, F77P-4, F79-1, F79-20, F79-200, F79-4,
F79-500, F79P-20, F79P-4, S74337MF*, S74338MF*, S80018-1MF*, S80018-2MF*,
S80018MF*
Synonyms:
Formol, Methanal
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7732-18-5 | Water |
48-53 | 231-791-2 |
| 67-56-1 | Methyl alcohol |
10-15 | 200-659-6 |
| 50-00-0 | Formaldehyde |
37 | 200-001-8 |
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases: 23/24/25 34 40 43
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been
investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities
for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and
alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish
fire.
Flash Point: 60 deg C ( 140.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 300 deg C ( 572.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower: 7.00
Upper: 73.00
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and
can be dangerous. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process
enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls
to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Water | none listed |
none listed | none listed |
| Methyl alcohol | 200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm STEL; skin - potential for cutaneous absorption |
200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm IDLH | 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA |
| Formaldehyde | 0.3 ppm Ceiling |
0.016 ppm TWA 20 ppm IDLH | 0.75 ppm TWA; 2 ppm STEL; 0.5 ppm Action Level; Irritant and potential cancer ha zard (29 CFR 1910.1048) |
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Water:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Methyl alcohol:
200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Formaldehyde:
3 ppm TWA (unless specified in 1910.1048)
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure. Wear appropriate protective
gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use. Wear a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive
pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Clear liquid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: 3-4.2
Vapor Pressure: 44.2 mbar @ 20
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 97 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-15 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0830
Molecular Formula:C H2 O
Molecular Weight:Not available.
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, strong oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon
dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000
CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
CAS# 67-56-1:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
Draize test,
rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 =
81000 mg/m3/14H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
Oral,
mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800
mg/kg;
CAS# 50-00-0:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 37% Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg
Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe;
Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Moderate;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =
505 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 454 gm/m3/4H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 578 mg/m3/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 250
ppm/2H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 203 mg/m3;
Oral, mouse: LD50
= 385 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 500 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse:
LD50 = 42 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 500 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50
= 100 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 270 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit:
LD50 = 270 uL/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
CAS# 67-56-1:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
CAS# 50-00-0:
ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen
California: carcinogen; initial date 1/1/88
NIOSH: potential occupational carcinogen
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2A carcinogen
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS# 67-56-1: waste number
U154 (Ignitable waste). CAS# 50-00-0: waste number
U122.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
FORMALDEHYDE, SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE |
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No information available. |
| Hazard Class: |
3 |
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| UN Number: |
UN1198 |
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| Packing Group: |
III |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals 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 are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
CAS# 50-00-0: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
CAS# 50-00-0: 500 lb TPQ
SARA Codes
CAS # 67-56-1: acute, flammable.
CAS # 50-00-0: acute, chronic.
Section 313
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.
This material contains Formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0, 37%),which is
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
CAS# 50-00-0 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 50-00-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
FL, or NJ.
CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know
lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
CAS# 50-00-0 can be found on the following state right to know
lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product contains Formaldehyde, a chemical known to the
state of California to cause cancer.
California No Significant Risk Level:
CAS# 50-00-0: 40 ug/day NSRL
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T
Risk Phrases:
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 44 If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show
the label where possible).
S 51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 50-00-0: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Ski
n OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-BELGIU
M:TWA 200 ppm (262 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 10
0 mg/m3;STEL 500 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-
FINLAND:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 200
ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 1000 ppm (1300 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 200 ppm (2
60 mg/m3);Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 50 mg/m3;STEL 100 mg/m3;Skin JAN9 OEL
-JAPAN:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 200 ppm (
260 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-POLA
ND:TWA 100 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 200 ppm;STEL 5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN
:TWA 200 ppm (250 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm (350 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAN
D:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 400 ppm;Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 200 ppm
(260 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TW
A 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);STEL 250 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JO
RDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM ch
eck ACGI TLV
CAS# 50-00-0: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 2 ppm (3 mg/m3) OEL-AU
STRALIA:TWA 1 ppm (1.5 mg/m3);STEL 2 ppm (3 mg/m3);CAR OEL-BELGIUM:TW
A 1 ppm (1.2 mg/m3);STEL 2 ppm (2.5 mg/m3);CAR OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA
0.5 mg/m3;STEL 1 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:STEL 0.3 ppm (0.4 mg/m3);Carcinog
en OEL-FINLAND:STEL 1 ppm (1.3 mg/m3);Skin OEL-FRANCE:STEL 2 ppm (3
mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.5 ppm (0.6 mg/m3);Carcinogen OEL-HUNGARY:ST
EL 0.6 mg/m3;Carcinogen OEL-JAPAN:TWA 0.5 ppm (0.61 mg/m3);Carcinogen
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 ppm (1.5 mg/m3);STEL 2 ppm (3 mg/m3) OEL-
THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 ppm (6 mg/m3) OEL-POLAND:TWA 2 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSI
A:TWA 0.5 ppm;STEL 0.5 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.5 ppm (0.6 mg/m3);
STEL 1 ppm (1. mg/m3) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.5 ppm (0.6 mg/m3);STEL 1
pp (1.2 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND:TWA 3 ppm;STEL 5 ppm OEL-TURKEY:TWA 5 pp
m (6 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 ppm (2.5 mg/m3);STEL 2 ppm (2.5
mg/m3) OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL
IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 7/12/1999
Revision #1 Date: 4/04/2003
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable
for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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