**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 30525-89-4 |Paraformaldehyde | 96% | unlisted |
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Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/22 36/37/38 40 43
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
effect. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause
sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea,
vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause
irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and
throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
May cause anosmia (loss of smell). May produce nausea in low
concentration and pulmonary edema in high concentrations. Inhalation
of vapors may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and loss of
consciousness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged
or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Repeated inhalation
may cause chronic bronchitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may
cause permanent eye damage. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
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.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. If conscious drink water, then induce vomiting. If
unconscious, immediately take victim to a physician and do NOT
attempt to induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
explosive mixtures with air. Will burn if involved in a fire.
Combustible solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 30525-89-4:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: strong, pungent - formaldehyde
pH: 3.5-5.0 @ 10% aq.sol.
Vapor Pressure: 1.2 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 120 - 170 deg C (dec.)
Autoignition Temperature: 300 deg C ( 572.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 71 deg C ( 159.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 7
Explosion Limits, upper: 73
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: (CH2O)n
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or
water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, acids, bases, brass,
bronze, copper, copper alloys, steel, acid anhydrides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 30525-89-4: RV0540000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 30525-89-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1070
mg/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 800 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Paraformaldehyde -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Invertebrate toxicity: LC50 (96 hr) Mysidopsis bahia 31 mg/l
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 30525-89-4: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 30525-89-4: 2
Canada
CAS# 30525-89-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 30525-89-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 30525-89-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 6/25/1999 Revision #2 Date: 6/10/2003
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