Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 02/22/2006
Formamide
Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and the US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION Stop Solution 70724 None
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Please visit our website at www.usbweb.com for contact information on USB Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
product distributors within your area.
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
Formamide 75-12-7 95% 10 ppm R:61 May cause harm to the
(ACGIH) unborn child.
S:53 Avoid exposure - Obtain
special instructions before use.
S:45 In case of accident or if
you feel unwell seek medical
advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Formamide: Toxic to Reproduction, Category 2
HCS
Formamide: Teratogen & Irritant
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate
medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Formamide
decomposes at temperatures > 180掳C. Formamide is incompatible with Strong oxidizing agents, alkali and acids.
Thermal decomposition of Formamide may produce carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides.
Flash Point = 154掳C (309掳F) Open Cup for Formamide.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Collect in a manner that does not create dust and place in a suitable waste container.
Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation. Store at
-20掳C away from incompatible material.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the hazard. Avoid contact of
material with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust, vapors
or mists. Access to a safety shower and eye-wash. Pregnant women and women of child-bearing age should
minimize contact and exposure to Formamide.
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: Blue solution. Boiling Point: 210掳C (for Formamide)
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: 0.08 mmHg @ 20掳C (for Formamide) Vapor Density: 1.55 g/l (for Formamide)
Solubility (Water): Soluble (for Formamide) Specific Gravity: 1.13 (for Formamide)
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: <1 (for Formamide)
Chemical Formula: Mixture Melting Point: 2-3掳C (for Formamide)
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Absorbs moisture from air. Burning may produce ammonia, carbon monoxide and nitrogen
oxides. At boiling point Formamide may produce ammonia, carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide. Hazardous
polymerization will not occur. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, isocyanantes, acids, alkalines, iodine,
pyridine and sulfur trioxide. Copper, brass, lead and rubber are attacked by Formamide. Formamide decomposes
at temperatures above 180掳C.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
EYES: Unknown for Stop Solution, but for Formamide: Contact causes irritation.
SKIN: Unknown for Stop Solution, but for Formamide: Contact causes irritation. May be absorbed through the
skin. Symptoms may parallel ingestion.
INHALATION: Unknown for Stop Solution, but for Formamide: causes irritation to the respiratory tract.
Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Excessive inhalation of vapor may cause
symptoms that parallel ingestion.
INGESTION: Unknown for Stop Solution, but for Formamide: Chronic ingestion or excessive dosage may
cause central nervous system disorders, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and
unconsciousness. May affect the reproductive system. May cause damage to liver & denatures proteins.
Has caused embryo toxicity and birth defects in animal studies.
TARGET ORGAN(S): Central Nervous System, Liver, Kidneys, Eyes, Reproductive System and Skin.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Chronic exposure may cause liver damage. May
cause congenital malformation in the fetus.
Reproductive effects, irritation, mutation and toxicity data for Formamide listed in RTECS under LQ0525000.
Only select RTECS information is provided here. Please see actual RTECS entry for complete information.
Irritation data (for Formamide): Eye Rabbit 100 mg = Severe (1946).
Toxicity data: Oral Rat LD50 (for Formamide) = 5577 mg/kg (Moscow, USSR - 1967). Inhalation Rat LC50
= >3900 ppm/6H. Skin Rabbit LD50 = 17 gm/kg. Toxic effects may include incontinence and ataxia.
Reproductive (for Formamide): Effects on embryo or fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g. stunted
fetus) (1971) and fetal death (1977).
Specific developmental abnormalities - musculoskeletal system and
craniofacial (including nose and tongue) (1971).
Fertility - post-implantation mortality (e.g. dead and resorbed implants per
total number of implants) (1980).
Definition(s): RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
NIOSH = National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: (IATA) Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s. (Formamide solution), class 9, UN3334, Label:
Miscellaneous.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - This material does not have an RQ or a TPQ.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under Section 313.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - Chemical Inventory.
Exposure Limits - For Formamide: ACGIH TLV-TWA 18 mg/m3 (10 ppm) Skin.
NIOSH REL TO FORMAMIDE - air: 10H TWA 10 ppm (Sk).
California Proposition 65 - No applicable information.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet
must be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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