===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:F-79,FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
NIIN:01-101-2135
MSDS Number: BGLVW
=== 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: 37%
ACGIH TLV:C,2 PPM
Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 12%
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: FLUSH
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: 4 LITER BOTTLE
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:F6
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 FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND
LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.
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