=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:FORMALIN
NIIN:00-935-3638
MSDS Number: BFXLZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL(DALLAS),GOLD CREST CHEMICAL,DIST
Box:569320
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75356-9320
Country:US
Info Phone Num:214-689-4000
Emergency Phone Num:800-835-5235
CAGE:62215
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO INC; (HOECHST CELANESE CORP)
Address:1250 W MOCKINGBIRD LN
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75246
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:62215

=============  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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRIT & INFLAMM.OF MOUTH,THROAT &
    STOMACH.SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAINS GENL.FOLLOWED BY LOSS CONSC.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

Eyes:FLSH W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.CONTACT
    DR.IMMED.SKIN:WASH AREA W/LARGE AMTS OF SOAP &
    WATER.INGEST:IND.VOMITNG,GIVE 2 GLASSES OF H*2O.CALL
    DR.INHAL:REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA.IF BRTHG STOPS, GIVE CPR.SEE
    DR. AT ONCE LOCAL IRRITANCY

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:185F TCC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:532F
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:73.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM OR WATER SPAY,HALONS
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTND BREATHING APPARATUS FOR
    INDOORS,OUTDOORS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CONFINE SPILLS WITH DIKES OR FIRE
    WALL.NEUTRALIZE W/NH*4OH OR COMPLEXED W/SODIUM SULFITE.DILUTION
    WATER TO WASH CONTAM.AREA,CLOSELY CONTROLLED TO MIN.SPILL
    VOL.VENTILATE THOROUGHLY CONTAM.AREA.FINAL W ASH W/DILUTED NH*3
    SOLN WILL ELIM.VAP.ADVISE AUTHS

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:SMALL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE PROTECTED
    FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.INDOOR STORAGE
    AREAS SHOULD BE SLOPED TOWARD A DRAIN/RETN/ARE
Other Precautions:WAREHOUSES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED FOR MAXIMUM VENTILATION
    IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILLS.SEPARATED FROM OXIDANTS;FIREPROOF
    STORAGE.AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN,EYE,KEEP AWAY FROM HT,REMOVE IMMED ALL
    CONT.CLTH.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPD ORG.VAPOR CARTRIDGE CANISTER
    RESP.OTHER:SELF-CNTND BRTH
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED;MECHANICAL IS ACCEPTABLE
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON & BOOTS;EYE BATH & SAFETY
    SHOWER,FACE SHIEL
Supplemental Safety and Health
UPDATE PER NON-OSHA MSDS DTD NOV 79 AND FOR CARCINOGEN, STORAGE CODE,
    FSCM. ADDED EFFCTS: IRRT TO SKN, EYES, RESP TRACT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:205F-214F.
Vapor Pres:110
Vapor Density:1.03
Spec Gravity:1.16
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CAUSTICS,STRONG ALKALIES,OXIDES,ACI
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ALKALIES & HIGH TEMPS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO*2.VAPORS OF FORMALDEHYDE ARE
    STRONG IRRITANTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL INCINERATOR:LANDFILL IAW
    FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGS.

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