MALLINCKRODT  BAKER, INC. -- FORMALDEHYDE 37%  -- 6550-00-139-1321
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE 37%
MSDS Date:03/23/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-139-1321
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT  BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:F5522
Preparer's Name:STRATEGIC SERVICE DIV.
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:70829
=== 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:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
= Wt:37.
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:15.
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER.
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:48.
Maxumum % Wt:53.

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL RAT) IS 800 MG/KG-FORMALDEHYDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-CAUSES IRRITATION AND
    SENSITIZATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IN HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS. INGESTION-LARGER DOSES MAY PRODUCE DECREASED BODY
    TEMPERATURE, PAIN IN DIGESTIVE TRACT, SH ALLOW RESPIRATION, WEAK
    IRREGULAR PULSE, UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND DEATH. SKIN-TOXIC. MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO SKIN. FORMALDEHYDE IS A SEVER SKIN IRRITANT AND
    SENSITIZER. EYE-VAPORS CAN CAUSE IRRITATION TO T HE EYES. HIGHER
    CONCENTRATIONS OR SPLASHES MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS FORMALDEHYDE  [50-00-0] WHICH
    IS LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-MAY CAUSE SORE THROAT, COUGHING AND
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGESTION-CAN CAUSE SEVERE ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    VIOLENT VOMITING, HEADACHE, AND DIARRHEA. METHANOL COMPONENTS
    AFFECT THE OPTIC NERVE AND	MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. SKIN-MAY CAUSE
    REDNESS, PAIN AND POSSIBLY BURNS. CONTACT CAUSES WHITE
    DISCOLORATION, SMARTING, CRACKING AND SCALING. EYE-VAPORS CAUSES
    REDNESS, PAIN AND BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PREEXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS, OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY
    FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
     CALL A PHYSICIAN. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN
    CONTAC T: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED & VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, DILUTE,
    INACTIVATE, O R ABSORB THE INGESTED FORMALDEHYDE BY GIVING MILK,
    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL OR WATER. ANY ORGANIC MATERIAL WILL INACTIVATE
    FORMALDEHYDE. KEEP AFFECTED PERSON WARM AND AT REST. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IMMEDIAT ELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:=60.C, 140.F
Autoignition Temp:=300.C, 572.F
Lower Limits:7.0%
Upper Limits:73.0%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE WITHIN FLAMMABLE LIMITS. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN
    INVOLVED IN A FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.  REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. WEAR APPROPIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ISOLATE
    HAZARD AREA. KEEP UNNECESSARY AND UNPROTECTIVE PERSONNEL FROM
    ENTERING. CONTAIN SPILL AND RECOVE R LIQUID WHEN POSSIBLE. USE
    NON-SPARKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. COLLECT LIQUID IN APPROPIATE
    CONTAINER OR ABSORB WITH AN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A CHEMICAL
    WASTE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    LOCATION, AWAY FROM ANY AREA WHERE THE FIRE HAZARD MAY BE ACUTE.
    OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PRE FERRED. SEPERATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLES. CONTAINER SHOULD BE BONDED AND GROUNDED FOR
    TRANSFER.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A FULL
    FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR WITH A FORMALDEHYDE CARTRIDGE MAY BE WORN UP
    TO 50 TIMES THE EXPOSURE LIMIT OR THE MAXIMUM USE CONCENTRATION
    SPECIFIED BY THE APPROPIATE  REGULATORY AGENCY OR RESPIRATOR
    SUPPLIER, WHICHEVER IS LOWEST.
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    INCLUDING BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS
    APPROPIATE TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THE PERCEPTION OF FORMALDEHYDE BY ODOR AND EYE IRRITATION BECOMES LESS
    SENSITIVE WITH TIME AS ONE ADAPTS TO FORMALDEHYDE. THIS CAN LEAD TO
    OVEREXPOSURE IF A WORKER IS RELYING ON SMELL TO ALERT HIM OR  HER
    TO THE POTENTIAL FOR EXPOSURE.

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

HCC:F6
Boiling Pt:=96.1C, 205.F
Vapor Pres:1.3
Vapor Density:1.0
Spec Gravity:1.08
pH:2.8
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 OXIDIZERS, STRONG ALKALIES AND ACIDS, ALKALI METALS, AMINES AND
    AMMONIA, PHENOL AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE AND CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:TRIOXYMETHYLENE PRECIPITATE CAN BE
    FORMED ON LONG STANDING AT VERY LOW TEMP. NONHAZARDOUS
    PARAFORMALDEHYDE AT LOW TEMP.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR
    RECYCLING SHOULD BE HANDLED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE AND SENT TO A RCRA
    APPROVED INCINERATOR OR DISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED WASTE FACILITY.
    DISPOSE OF CONTAINER AND  UNUSED CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME: RQ, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION,
    FLAMMABLE, HAAZARD CLASS: 3,8, UN/NA: UN1198, PACKING GROUP III,
    INFORMATION REPORTED FOR PRODUCTS/SIZE: 475 LBS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 311/312: ACUTE: YES. CHRONIC: YES.
    FIRE: YES. PRESSURE: NO. REACTIVITY: NO.
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
    KNOW TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.

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