EMS CATALOG NO.: 24140
EMS PRODUCT: FORMALIN SPILL
CONTROL
DATE: July 29, 1999
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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* Recommended Industrial Hygiene 0.05 mg/m3
Guideline for respirable dust of
particle size >10um.
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PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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APPEARANCE: Granular powder
COLOR: White
ODOR: Slight ammoniacal to none
MELTING POINT (oC): 133.0 - 135.0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
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VAPOR PRESSURE: N/A
WATER SOLUBILITY: partial / absorbs water
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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FLASH POINT & METHOD: N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: UEL - N/A LEL - N/A
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
USUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Spilled material becomes
extremely slippery when wet.
Use standard safety
precautions for finely divided
powders.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear full
protective clothing and
self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use any available medium,
although, non-flammable as
supplied.
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STABILITY: Stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizing agents and
strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may emit
toxic and irritating products
of combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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HEALTH HAZARDS
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ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Eyes: yes
Skin: yes
Ingestion: no
Inhalation: yes
SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Nuisance dust. Prolonged exposure with
eyes, skin or clothing may cause
irritation. Inhalation may cause
irritation to upper respiratory
tract.
CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED: None known.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: (as described below)
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EYES: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Consult medical
personnel.
SKIN: Wash thoroughly with large amounts of water. If
irritation persists, consult medical personnel.
INGESTED: Give several glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting unless instructed by medical personnel.
INHALED: Remove to fresh air; get medical attention if
required.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Keep container(s) tightly sealed when not in use. Store in a
cool, dry area; avoid exposure to high temperatures and
humidity. Special precautions not ordinarily required; use
normal procedures for handling finely divided powders. In case
of accidental spills, provide adequate ventilation; avoid
generating dust. Shovel and sweep up into suitable container.
Dispose of within federal, state, local and facility guidelines
regarding non-hazardous materials.
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SPECIAL PROTECTION & CONTROL
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved or equivalent.
Recommended for dusty conditions or
particulate levels approach 0.05 mg/m3.
VENTILATION: Adequate.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.
GLOVES: Impervious/rubber.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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D.O.T. SHIPPING INFORMATION: Non-Hazardous. This compound is not
regulated by the Department of
Transportation.
STORAGE/TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE: Ambient.
STORAGE/TRANSPORT PRESSURE: Atmospheric.
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