===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:FORMALDEHYDE(HCHO)
NIIN:00B070007
MSDS Number: BBBMP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:GAIEY&LORD,INC.
Box:35528
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27420
Country:US
Info Phone Num:919379-4883 803378-4511
CAGE:OO134
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:GAIEY&LORD,INC.
Box:35528
City:GREENSBORO
State:NC
ZIP:27420
Country:US
Phone:919379-4883 803378-4511
CAGE:OO134
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EXPOSURE TO GASEOUS FORMALDEHYDE BY
INHALATION MAY RESULT IN SENSORY IRRITATION OF THE UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYES.SKIN CONTACT WITH FORMALDEHYDE MAY
RESULT IN IRRITATION AND ALLERGENIC DERMATITI S.
Effects of Overexposure:SAME AS HEALTH HAZARDS(ACUTE AND CHRONIC).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO COME IN
CONTACT W/FORMALDEHYDE MAY SUFFER RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION
REACTIONS INCLUDING ASTHMA AND BRONCHITIS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SHOULD RESPIRATORY EXPOSURE RESULT IN A HIGHLY IRRITATED
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND COUGHING,THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE
REMOVED FROM FORMALDEHYDE EXPOSURE AREAS AND BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATT ENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO SPECIAL CONCERN,USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS INVOLVED
IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE EXPECTED
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS EXCEED THE OSHA PEL WEAR
A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:INSURE THAT AREAS CONTAINING RESIN FINISHED TEXTILE
PRODUCTS ARE WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF
FORMALDEHYDE
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER(IARC) IN 1987
DETERMINED FORMALDEHYDE TO BE A 2(A) PROBABLE HUMAN CARCINOGEN.OSHA
HAS DETERMINED FORMALDEHYDE TO BE A POTENTIAL HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Appearance and Odor:HAS PUNGENT ODOR AND CAN BE RECOGNIZED AT ELEVATED
LEVELS BY SENSORY IRRITATION
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE MATERIALS MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN A SANITARY
LANDFILL OR BY INCINERATION.
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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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