Material Safety Data Sheet U.S. Department of Labor
May be used to comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard. (Non-Mandatory Form)
29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be Form Approved
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METHENAMINE, 3%, AQUEOUS
Section 1 CAT. #'S 26083-05
Manufacture's Name Emergency Telephone Number
CHEMTREC- 1-800-424-9300 (24 hrs)
ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code) Telephone Number for Information
TEL. 215-412-8400 FAX 215-412-8450
1560 INDUSTRY ROAD
Date Prepared
REVISED 07/20/2008
PO BOX 550
Signature of Preparer (optional)
HATFIELD, PA 19440
Section II - Hazardous Ingredients / Identity Information
Hazardous Components ( Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
Recommended % (optional)
1. METHENMINE (C6H12N4) CAS#: 100-97-0 3%
SYNONYMS: Hexamethylene Tetramine; Aminoform
*The National Toxicology Program lists this compound as CARCINOGEN!
RTECS NO.: MN4725000
TOXICITY: ivn-rat LD50 : 9200 mg/kg
orl-mus LD50 : 569 mg/kg
scu-mus LD50 : 215 mg/kg
ivn-mus LD50 : 17,700 ul/kg
Methenamine may cause heritable genetic damage!
Methenamine may cause IRRITATION!
2. WATER (H2O) CAS#: 7732-18-5 BALANCE
Section III - Physical / Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point Specific Gravity ( H2O = 1)
N/A N/A
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) Melting Point
N/A N/A
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
N/A N/A
N/A
Solubility in Water
Appearance and Odor: Colorless liquid, unpleasant odor
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point (Method Used): Not flammable Flammable Limits LEL N/A
N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Methenamine liberates formaldehyde gas on decomposition
(Reproduce locally) OSHA 174, Sept. 1985
Section V -Reactivity Data METHENAMINE, 3%
Stability Unstable Conditions to Avoid
Stable
X
Incompatibility ( Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents; strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: CO; CO2; Nitrogen oxides
Hazardous May Occur Conditions to Avoid
Polymerization
May Not
X
Occur N/A
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
Route(s) of Entry: Inhalation ? Skin? Ingestion?
YES YES YES
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye and skin irritation. Irritating to mucus
membranes and upper respiratory tract. May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction.
Carcinogenicity NTP? IARC Monographs? OSHA Regulated?
N/A N/A N/A
CARCINOGEN! May alter genetic material
Signs And Symptoms of Exposure: Eye and skin irritation
Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin contact,
wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. CALL A PHYSICIAN for eyes!
Section VII - Precautions For Safe Handling And Use
Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Wearing protective clothing and gear, absorb spill on paper towels and containerize for proper
disposal.
Waste Disposal Method: Observe all current state, federal and local environmental regulations
Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Keep container well sealed.
Other Precautions:
Section VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA - approved respirator.
Ventilation Local Exhaust X Special
Mechanical (General) X Other
Protective Gloves: Butyl rubber gloves Eye Protection: Safety glasses; face shield
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Approved work clothes
Work/Hygienic Practices: Use care when handling.
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