SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP. -- FORMALDEHYDE,37 % -- 6810-00-242-3643 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE,37 %
MSDS Date:12/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-242-3643
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:E. BRULL
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM, A2; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 96
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 48%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 800 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS,
    RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- SEVERE EYE IRRITATION, INJURY. MAY
    BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION. INHALATION
    MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SENSITIZATION, SE VERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
    MAY BE FATAL IF INGESTED. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS. CHRONIC- TOXIC TO
    NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS F	     [50-00-0] WHICH IS
    LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, BURNING OF NOSE & THROAT, SEVERE
    IRRITATION, SENSITIZATION, DERMATITIS, PAIN, BLURRED VISION,
    BLINDNESS, DEFATTING OF SKIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED CNS OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY
    BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO
    NOT IN DUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK 2-4 CUPFULS OF
    MILK/WATER. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF SPONTANEOUS
    VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF
    VOMITUS INTO LUNGS.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:140F,60C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:806F
Lower Limits:6% METHANOL
Upper Limits:36.5% MEOH
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY, FOAM
    FOR SMALL FIRE. USE FOAM, WATER SPRAY OR FOG FOR LARGE FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
    CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
    CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
    VENTILATE AREA. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. DILUTE WITH WATER.
    TAKE UP WITH SAND OR OTHER INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL. TRANSFER INTO
    PROPER CONTAINER FOR RECYCLI NG OR DISPOSAL. USE WATER TO DISPERSE
    VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:WATER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA AWAY
    FROM IGNITION SOURCES AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. DO NOT INGEST.
Other Precautions:TOXIC AND CORROSIVE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN. OBEY HAZARD WARNING LABEL. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT
    FOR DRUG, FOOD/HOUSEHOL D USE. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. SELECT NIOSH-APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR BASED ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE.
    IN EMERGENCY USE NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:BUTYL OR NITRILE RUBBER.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT
    ANY POSSIBILITY OF SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DIFFERENT FLASH POINT AND UN ID NUMBER. PNI B AND HCC PER TECHNICAL
    SUPPORT.

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

HCC:F7
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:197F,92C
Vapor Pres:1950 @ 68F
Vapor Density:1.04
Spec Gravity:0.89
pH:7   1%
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID - STRONG ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT
    CONTAMINATE ENVIRONMENT.

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