ALBAN SCIENTIFIC INC -- FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 10%  -- 6550-00F032055
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 10%
MSDS Date:01/01/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F032055
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALBAN SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:3501 SOUTH BROADWAY
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63118
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-772-4114
Emergency Phone Num:314-772-4114
CAGE:04680
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALBAN SCIENTIFIC INC
Address:3501 SOUTH BROADWAY
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63118
Country:US
Phone:314-772-4114
CAGE:04680

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (2A CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OSHA)  
    INTENDED CHANGE
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
ACGIH TLV:0.37 MG/CUM IC (2A)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 12-15%
Other REC Limits:200 PPM
OSHA PEL:260 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/CUM (SKIN)
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION &
    INFLAMATION OF THE MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH. INHALATION: HIGHLY
    IRRITATING TO THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, INJURY. SKIN:
    IRRITATION, SENSITIZER, DERMATITITS. EYES: DISCOMF ORT TO SEVERE,
    PERMANENT CORNEAL CLOUDING & LOSS OF VISION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: SEVERE STOMACH PAINS/LOSS OF
    CONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. INHALATION: DIFFICULTY BREATHING, BURNING OF
    NOSE/THROAT, COUGH. SKIN: WHITE DISCOLORATION, DRYING, CRACKING,
    SCALING, NUMBNESS, HARDENIN G, TAN, HIVES.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: DILUTE, BY GIVING MILK/ACTIVATED CHARCOAL/WATER.
    KEEP WARM & AT REST. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE CPR. KEEP
    WARM  & AT REST. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ADMINISTER OXYGEN/CPR.
    SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. CHEMICAL BURNS: APPLY STERILE BANDAGES
    W/OUT MEDICATION. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. OBTAIN MED
    ATTN.

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

Flash Point:141-158F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL/ALCOHOL FOAM/CO2/WATER IN FLOODING
    AMOUNTS AS FOG/SOLID STREAMS MAY NOT BE EFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER FROM
    SIDE. USE WATER SPRAY TO FLUSH SPILLS & DILUTE T PRODUCE
    NONFLAMMABLE MIXTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & CAN TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASHBACK.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID EYES/SKIN
    CONTACT. PLACE LEAKING CONTAINER IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. IF FIRE
    POTENTIAL EXISTS, BLANKET SPILL W/FOAM/USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE
    VAPORS, NEUTRALIZE W/AM MONIUM HYGROXIDE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL WELL VENTILATED AREA.
    KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME. KEEP CONTIANERS CLOSED. USE ONY
    DOT APPROVED CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN,
    CLOTHING. DO NOT ENTER STORAGE AREA UNLESS WELL VENTILATED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE FULL FACE NIOSH APPROVED FORMALDEHYDE/ACID
    GAS CARTRIDGE CANNISTER. IN ALL OTHER SITUATIONS USE A SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BODY COVERING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING (INCLUDING SHOES)
Supplemental Safety and Health
HEALTH INFORMATION IS FOR THE CONCENRATION OF FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:50-204.8F
Vapor Pres:67-88
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:<1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, MOBILE LIQUID, W/STRONG, PUNGENT,
    CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTIC SODA, SODA ASH, ALKALIS, SODIUM POTASSIUM & OTHER ALKALI
    METALS, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, & FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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