Material聽Safety聽Data聽Sheet
Identification聽of聽Material聽and聽Supplier聽
Product Name UFC - Urea Formaldehyde Concentrate
Urea Formaldehyde Concentrate
Other Name
9011-05-6 (UF Resin)
CAS
As binder in manufacturing of Plywood, Particle Board,
Recommended
MDF, Textile, Corrugation Glue.
Uses
Eximcorp India Pvt Ltd
Suppliers
Regd. Office: 25 RN Mookherjee Road, Kolkata 700 001,
Name
India
email:info@eximcorp.co.in
Fax:+91 11 41063444
Hazards聽Identification聽
Indian does not have any regulation to classify this
Overall
product as hazardous. However, formaldehyde as its
Statement of
chief ingredient, is hazardous in nature in terms of
Hazardous
regulations in several countries.
Nature
A very low Formaldehyde gas emission is there in the
Health
product. However, in well ventilated storage areas or
Hazard
workplace, the concentration of formaldehyde is not
Information:
likely to affect the general environment. Exposure to
gas at work places may result in the following health
effects:
- Eye irritation causing discomfort and redness.
- Skin irritation resulting in itching and occasional
red rash.
- Nose, throat and lung irritation, especially in
people with upper respiratory tract or chest
complaints such as asthma.
Repeated exposure over many years to uncontrolled
emission of gas increases the risk of nasal cavity
cancer. Inhalation of wood dust may also increase the
risk of lung fibrosis (scarring). There are also
increased risks of respiratory and skin sensitisation
from wood dust and formaldehyde resulting in asthma
and dermatitis respectively. Formaldehyde has been
evaluated by the International Agency for Research on
Cancer (IARC) as group 1, carcinogenic to humans and
by the European Union (EU) as a Category 3 carcinogen
(possibly carcinogenic).
None Scheduled
Explosion
Hazard:
Dangerous None Allocated.
goods class
& Subsidiary
Risks:
None Scheduled
Poisons
schedule
Composition聽/聽Information聽on聽Ingredients聽
The ingredients listed below have been associated with
Substances
one or more immediate and/or delayed health hazards.
Risk of damage and effects depends upon duration and
level of exposure. BEFORE USING, HANDLING, OR EXPOSURE
TO THESE INGREDENT, READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MSDS.
Following raw materials are generally used to
manufacture the product.
Chemical Name CAS No Proportion
Urea Formaldehyde Resin 9011-05-6 >99.8%
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.2%
First聽Aid聽Measures聽
Rinse mouth with water. Give water to drink. If
Swallowed
abdominal discomfort occurs seek medical attention.
Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes. If
Eyes
symptoms persistss, seek medical attention.
Wash with mild soap and running water. Remove
Skin
contaminated clothes. Do not rub or scratch skin, if
becomes irritated. If irritation recurs, seek medical
advice.
Remove victim from the area of exposure - avoid
Inhalation
becoming a casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and
loosen remain clothing. Allow patient to assume most
comfortable position and keep warm. Rest until fully
recovered. Consult a medical practioner, either at
site or at the nearest hospital.
Provide eye wash facility.
First Aid
Facilities :
Treat symptomatically
Advice to
Doctor :
Fire聽Fighting聽Measures聽
Non-combustible material, Decomposes on heating
Specific
emitting toxic fumes.
Hazards
Water, Carbon dioxide, Foam or dry chemical agents,
Extinguishin
fire extinguishers.
g media:
Fire fighters to wear breathing apparatus.
Protective
precautions
for fire
None allotted,
Hazchem
code:
Accidental聽Release聽Measure聽
Slippery when spilt whilst in use in the format of
Emergency
liquid resin. Avoid accidents by cleaning up
procedures:
immediately. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin
and eye contact and breathing in vapors. Make the
areas of spill well ventilated. Contain-prevent run
off into drains and waterways. Use soil, sand or other
inert material. Wash the area with adequate water.
Not applicable, However, wear protective equipment
Methods &
material for
containment
clean up
Handling聽and聽Storage聽
See personal protection.
Handling
information
The bags of UF Resin powder should be stored in well
Storage
ventilated areas away from sources of heat, flame or
information
sparks and direct sunlight. Avoid smoking in storage
or working areas.
Exposure聽controls聽/聽Personal聽Protection聽
India does not have any law on exposure standards.
Exposure
However, the safe values for the constituent
Standards:
Formaldehyde in other developed countries is as
follows:
Formaldehyde 1.0 ppm (1.2 mg/m3) TWA
2.0 ppm (2.5 mg/m3) STEL (short
term exposure of 15 minutes)
Listed as a Sensitiser and
Category 2 carcinogen (probable
human carcinogen)Sen
Biological limit values: Not applicable
TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over
an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working week over
an entire working life.
STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) - the average airborne
concentration over a 15 minute period which should not be
exceeded at any time during a normal eight hour work day.
According to current knowledge this concentration should
neither impair the health of, nor cause undue discomfort
to, nearly all workers.
Carcinogen Category 2 - probable human carcinogen. There is
sufficient evidence to provide a strong presumption that
human exposure may result in the development of cancer.
This evidence is generaly based on apropriate long term
anumal studies, limited epidemiological evidence or other
relevant information.
'Sen' Notice-Sensitiser, The subtance can cause a specific
immune response in some people. An affected individual may
subsequently react to exposure to minute levels of that
substance.
Local exhaust ventilation should be provided at areas
Engineering
of cutting to remove airborne emission. General
controls:
dilution ventilation should be provided as necessary
to keep airborne emission below the applicable
exposure limits and guidelines. The need for
ventilation systems should be evaluated by a
professional industrial hygienist, while the design of
specific ventilation systems should be conducted by a
professional engineer.
Skin protection: Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Personal
Long sleeved shirts and trousers are recommended to
protection
prevent skin irritation. Wash work clothes regularly
and separately from other clothes.
Eye protection: Wear industrial safety glasses or non
fogging goggles, if necessary.
Respiratory protection: Avoid breathing gaseous
emission. Use suitable protective gear.
Physical聽and聽Chemical聽Properties聽
Appearance & White, Powder
Consistency:
Faint
Odour:
7 - 8.5
pH:
Miscible in water
Solubility
in water:
1.322 grams/cc
Density
Viscosity at 240-600 cps
250C:
Stability聽and聽Reactivity聽
No information is available,
Stability
Toxicological聽Information聽
The IARC also evaluated formaldehyde in 1995 and
General
concluded that:" There is limited evidence in humans
for the carcinogenicity of formaldehyde; and that
overall, formaldehyde is probably carcinogenic to
humans (group 2A)". The IARC again evaluated
formaldehyde in June 2004 2 and concluded that:" There
are adequate data available from humans for an
increased risk of nasopharyngeal cancer" and that
formaldehyde should now be classified as Group 1,
carcinogenic to humans. Whilst UF Resin contains less
then 0.2% free formaldehyde, people using the product
as binder in Panel products may be exposed to low
concentration of formaldehyde if the boards are heated
(as in laminating), are cut by laser cutting machines,
and/or if dust particles come in contact with the
moist mucous membranes lining the upper respiratory
track.
However, no Adverse health effects expected if the
product is handled in accordance with this Safety Data
Sheet .
Symptoms or effects that may arise if the product is
mishandled and overexposure occurs are:
No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may
Ingestion:
cause nausea and vomiting.
Eye contact: May be an eye irritant.
Contact with skin may result in irritation. May cause
Skin
skin sensitisation in sensitive individuals. Repeated
contact:
or prolonged skin contact may lead to allergic contact
dermatitis.
Inhalation: Breathing in mists or aerosols may produce respiratory
irritation.
No specific information is available for the product
Long Term
except what has been stated elsewhere in this MSDS.
Effects:
Toxicologica None available,
l Data:
Ecotoxicological聽information
None, However, avoid contaminating waterways.
General:
Disposal聽considerations
Refer to local regulations of the Waste Management
General:
Authority. Normally suitable for disposal at approved
land waste site.
Transport聽information
No regulations, However considered as Non-dangerous
Road and
goods
Rail
Transport
Not classified as dangerous goods by the criteria of
Marine
the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG
Transport
Code) for transport by sea.
Not classified as dangerous goods by the criteria of
Air
the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Transport
Dangerous Goods Regulations for trasnport by air.
Regulatory聽information
Classificati No regulations, However considered as Non-dangerous
goods
on:
None,
Poisons
Schedule:
Other聽information
Whilst the information contained in this document is
Disclaimer:
based on data which, to the best of our knowledge, was
accurate and reliable at the time of preparation, no
responsibility can be accepted by us for errors and
omissions. The provision of this information should
not be construed as a recommendation to use any of our
products in violation of any patent rights or in
breach of any statute or regulation. Users are advised
to make their own determination as to the suitability
of this information in relation to their particular
purposes and specific circumstances. Since the
information contained in this document may be applied
under conditions beyond our control, no responsibility
can be accepted by us for any loss or damage caused by
any person acting or refraining from action as a
result of this information.
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