===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:76240 PARAFORMALDEHYDE
NIIN:01-327-8487
MSDS Number: BWXWY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:PARAFORMALDEHYDE
CAS:30525-89-4
RTECS #:RV0540000
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 800 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED/ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE
EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT/EYES/SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY & SKIN
REACTIONS. SENSITIZER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTEN TION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:160F
Lower Limits:7
Upper Limits:73
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER/APPROPRIATE FOAM, WATER
SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTIBLE. THIS MATERIAL, LIKE MOST IN
POWDER FORM, IS CAPABLE OF CREATING A DUST EXPLOSION. UNDER FIRE
CONDITIONS MAY FORM FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES-AIR.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE/VENTILATE. SHUT OFF ALL IGNITION
SOURCES. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER
W/DRY-LIME/SAND/SODA ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CONTAINERS USING
NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANSPORT OUTDO ORS. WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL
PICKUP ISCOMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED & AWAY FROM HEAT
& OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT, RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE
BATH, RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:325.4-329F
Vapor Pres:<1.45
Vapor Density:1.03
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG ACIDS/STRONG BASES/ACID ANHYDRIDES/STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS/STRONG REDUCING AGENTS/BRASS/STEEL/COPPER/COPPER ALLOY
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, FORMALDEHYDE-A CARCINOGEN BY
NTP & IARC ACCORDING TO SIGMA CHEMICAL CO.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A CHEMICAL
INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IN ACCORANCE
W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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