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

MSDS NAME:POSTEX HEAVY
NIIN:00-935-3973
MSDS Number: BFXMR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CHAMPION CHEMICAL CO.
Address:400 HARRISON ST
Box:967
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:OH
ZIP:45501-0967
Country:US
CAGE:MO291
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHAMPION CHEMICAL CO.
Address:400 HARRISON ST
Box:967
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:OH
ZIP:45501-0967
Country:US
Phone:513-324-5681
CAGE:MO291
Company:CHAMPION CO THE SPECIAL PRODUCTS DIV
Address:400 HARRISON ST
Box:967
City:SPRINGFIELD
State:OH
ZIP:45501-0967
Country:US
Phone:513-324-5681
CAGE:94231

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 10.0%
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:CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL
    BURNS,DERMATITIS,HIVES,EDEMA,COUGH,DIFFICULT
    BREATHING,DIARRHEA,DIZZINESS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.CALL DOCTOR.IF NOT BREATHING GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN.REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES.IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH MATERIAL
    IMMEDIATELY FLU SH SKIN OR EYES W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15MINUTES.

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

Flash Point:190F CC
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CO*2
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO KEEPFIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL.REMOTE FIGHT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB THE SPILLS WITH RAGS OR OTHER AVAILABLE
    ABSORBING MATERIALS.EVAPORATE IN HOOD &DISPOSE BY BURNING THE RAG
    OR THE ABSORBING MATERIALS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING & ALKALINE MATERIALS.STORAGE TANKS
    SHOULD BE ADEQUATELY GROUNDED TO DISCHARGE ELECT
Other Precautions:REDUCE OTHER ELECTRICAL HAZARDS.WEAR CHEMICAL
    GOGGLES,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINE MASK;RUBBER
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINE
    MASK,RUBBER CLOTHG.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:213.8F
Spec Gravity:0.82
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING & ALKALINE MATERIALS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SPRAY SOLUTION INTO FURNACE WITH AFTERBURNER
    UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS.

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