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

MSDS NAME:SO-F-99,FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
NIIN:01-083-3679
MSDS Number: BGKYP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:585 ALPHA DR
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238-2911
Country:US
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527

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

Name:FORMALDEHYDE
RTECS #:LP8920000
Fraction by Wt: 4%
ACGIH TLV:C,2 PPM

Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 1.5%
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:EYE: BURNS. SKIN: ALLERGIC REACTION.
    VAPORS:HARMFUL.ABSORPTION THRU SKIN: HARMFUL

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN,CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: SLUSH
    WITH WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIF RESP IF
    NEEDED,CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:>130F/54C
Lower Limits:7
Upper Limits:73
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODIUM BISULFITE AND SCOOP UP AND
    PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP WELL CLOSED IN A MODERATELY WARM
    PLACE. STORAGE TEMPERATURES,TO PREVENT POLYMERIZATION,RANGE
    68-86F(20-30C)

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL/GENERAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE: 20 LITER BOTTLE.

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

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:209F/98C
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROCHLORIC ACID, PERCHLORIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDRAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND
    LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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