Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. INHALATION MAY BE
FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE LARYNX
AND BRONCHI, AND CHEMICAL PNEUMONIT IS. EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO
TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE. CHRONIC: FORMALDEHYDE IS A SUSPECTED
CARCINOGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS F
[50-00-0], AN OSHA REGULATED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION AND BURNS. INHALATION:
NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION AND BURNS, COUGHING. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION AND BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BY
SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHIN G AND SHOES. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:154F,68C
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE PRODUCT. COMBUSTION OR HEAT
OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING AND TOXIC HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AND
VAPORS. CONTAINERS MAY BURST WITH HEAT OF FIRE.
Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE. USE FOAM TO CONTROL VAPORS. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT. NEUTRALIZE WITH AMMONIA OR COMPLEX WITH SODIUM SULFITE.
ABSORB IN INERT MAT ERIAL AND PLACE IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND
COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:AMMONIA OR COMPLEX WITH SODIUM SULFITE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. LALBEL CORROSIVE.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
Respiratory Protection:FULL FACE NIOSH APPROVED FORMALDEHYDE OR ACID
GAS CARTRIDGES.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION PROOF CHEMICAL FUME HOOD WITH FACE VELOCITY > 60
FPM.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.
HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:392F,200C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 77F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.058 @ 77F
pH:4 @50%
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.3 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AMBER LIQUID WITH A STRONG ODOR OF
FORMALDEHYDE AND PHENOL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:38
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, FORMALDEHYDE, CRESOLS
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
INCINERATE. LANDFILL ONLY IF SOLIDIFIED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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