J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- PARAFORMALDEHYDE  -- 6810-00-264-9301
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PARAFORMALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:10/19/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-9301
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:PARAFORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:30525-89-4
RTECS #:RV0540000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 = 800 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:NO	 OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:DUST MAY BE IRRITATING TO
    EYES,NOSE,THROAT OR LUNGS.DUST MAY CAUSE
    HEADACHE,COUGHING,DIZZINESS OR DIFFICULT BREATHING.INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE NAUSEA,VOMITING,SEVERE BURNING TO MOUTH & STOMACH.CHRONI
    C-NOT GIVEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS SUBSTANCE IS LISTED AS ONE WHICH
    MAY BE REASONABLY ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN BY NATIONAL
    TOXICOLOGY PROG.(MFR)
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.SKIN:WASH
    AFFECTED AREA WITH PLENTY OF WATER.EYE:WASH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.INGESTION:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:158F,70C
Lower Limits:7.0
Upper Limits:73.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
    WATER  MAY BE INEFFECTIVE.COOL CONTAINERS NEARBY FIRE WITH WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
    MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT IS NOT RISKY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN BE EXPLOSION HAZARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN
    HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES;NO FLARES,SMOKING OR
    FLAMES IN AREA.WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO
    CLEAN,DRY CONTAINER & C OVER;REMOVE FROM AREA.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT GIVEN

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL
    VENTILATED,FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA/CABINET.KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED.
Other Precautions:WORK IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITION EXISTS.IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED BR EATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO
    KEEP FUME AND DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING OR
    SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248F,120C
Spec Gravity:1.46
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH FORMALDEHYDE-LIKE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ORGANIC ACIDS, OXIDES, ALKALI METALS, STRONG
    ACIDS, STRONG BASES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE NUMBER : D002 (CORROSIVE WASTE).

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