REMEL INC -- 21-702 FORMALIN 10% NEUTRAL  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:21-702 FORMALIN 10% NEUTRAL
MSDS Date:01/07/1993
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:REMEL INC
Address:12076 SANTA FE DRIVE
Box:14428
City:SHAWNEE MISSION
State:KS
ZIP:66215-3519
Country:US
Info Phone Num:913-888-0939/800-255-6730
Emergency Phone Num:800-255-6730
CAGE:7V410
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:REMEL INC
Address:12076 SANTA FE DRIVE
Box:14428
City:SHAWNEE MISSION
State:KS
ZIP:66215-3519
Country:US
Phone:913-888-0939/800-255-6730
CAGE:7V410

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
= Wt:10.
OSHA PEL:see 1910.1048
ACGIH STEL:C0.37 MG/M3;C0.3 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:UNKNOWN	  IARC:YES    OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL/FATAL IF SWALLOWED,
    INHALED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. SENSITIZER, MAY CAUSE
    HYPERSENSITIVITY/IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE: ACGIH-SUSPECTED
    CARCINOGEN, IARC-PROBABLE CARCINOGEN (GROUP 2-A HUMAN EVIDENCE
    LIMITED, ANIMAL EVIDENCE SUFFICIENT), OSHA-SPECIFICALLY REGULATED
    CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN/RESPIRATORY
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER, ACTIVATED
    CHARCOAL/MILK & INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT. ANY
    ORGANIC MATE RIAL WILL INACTIVATE FORMALDEHYDE. DON'T USE GASTRIC
    LAVAGE/EMETICS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:=60.C, 140.F
Lower Limits:7
Upper Limits:73
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL/ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF FORMALDEHYDE GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS/RESPIRATOR W/APPROVED NIOSH/MSHA CARTRIDGES.
    CONTAIN & ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL. SCOOP UP & PLACE IN APPROVED
    HAZARDOUS WASTE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST, FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE APRON/GOWN
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:=98.C, 208.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=13.C, 55.4F
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:(ETHER=1): >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HYDROCHLORIC ACID, PERCHLORIC ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE GAS

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

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

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