CELANESE CHEMICAL(DALLAS),GOLD CREST CHEMICAL,DIST -- FORMALIN -- 9930-00-935-3638
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:FORMALIN MSDS Date:01/01/1987 FSC:9930 NIIN:00-935-3638 === Responsible Party === Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL(DALLAS),GOLD CREST CHEMICAL,DIST Box:569320 City:DALLAS State:TX ZIP:75356-9320 Country:US Info Phone Num:214-689-4000 Emergency Phone Num:800-835-5235 CAGE:62215 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO INC; (HOECHST CELANESE CORP) Address:1250 W MOCKINGBIRD LN Box:City:DALLAS State:TX ZIP:75246 Country:US Phone:800-424-9300 CAGE:62215 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III) CAS:50-00-0 RTECS #:LP8925000 OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048 ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293 EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRIT & INFLAMM.OF MOUTH,THROAT & STOMACH.SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAINS GENL.FOLLOWED BY LOSS CONSC. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES:FLSH W/H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.CONTACT DR.IMMED.SKIN:WASH AREA W/LARGE AMTS OF SOAP & WATER.INGEST:IND.VOMITNG,GIVE 2 GLASSES OF H*2O.CALL DR.INHAL:REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AREA.IF BRTHG STOPS, GIVE CPR.SEE DR. AT ONCE LOCAL IRRITANCY ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:185F TCC Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:532F Lower Limits:7.0 Upper Limits:73.0 Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM OR WATER SPAY,HALONS Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTND BREATHING APPARATUS FOR INDOORS,OUTDOORS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:CONFINE SPILLS WITH DIKES OR FIRE WALL.NEUTRALIZE W/NH*4OH OR COMPLEXED W/SODIUM SULFITE.DILUTION WATER TO WASH CONTAM.AREA,CLOSELY CONTROLLED TO MIN.SPILL VOL.VENTILATE THOROUGHLY CONTAM.AREA.FINAL W ASH W/DILUTED NH*3 SOLN WILL ELIM.VAP.ADVISE AUTHS ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:SMALL CONTAINERS SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED.INDOOR STORAGE AREAS SHOULD BE SLOPED TOWARD A DRAIN/RETN/ARE Other Precautions:WAREHOUSES SHOULD BE EQUIPPED FOR MAXIMUM VENTILATION IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILLS.SEPARATED FROM OXIDANTS;FIREPROOF STORAGE.AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN,EYE,KEEP AWAY FROM HT,REMOVE IMMED ALL CONT.CLTH. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPD ORG.VAPOR CARTRIDGE CANISTER RESP.OTHER:SELF-CNTND BRTH Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED;MECHANICAL IS ACCEPTABLE Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/RUBBER Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS APRON & BOOTS;EYE BATH & SAFETY SHOWER,FACE SHIEL Supplemental Safety and Health UPDATE PER NON-OSHA MSDS DTD NOV 79 AND FOR CARCINOGEN, STORAGE CODE, FSCM. ADDED EFFCTS: IRRT TO SKN, EYES, RESP TRACT. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:T4 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:205F-214F. Vapor Pres:110 Vapor Density:1.03 Spec Gravity:1.16 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CAUSTICS,STRONG ALKALIES,OXIDES,ACI Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ALKALIES & HIGH TEMPS Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO & CO*2.VAPORS OF FORMALDEHYDE ARE STRONG IRRITANTS. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CHEMICAL INCINERATOR:LANDFILL IAW FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.