PHIPPS PRODUCTS (DIST), BORDEN (MFR). -- FORMALDEHYDE 50 %  -- 6810-00-291-8392
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMALDEHYDE 50 %
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-291-8392
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS (DIST), BORDEN (MFR).
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
CAGE:86511
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHIPPS PRODUCTS CORP
Address:186 LINCOLN ST SUITE 502
Box:City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02111-2403
Country:US
Phone:OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:86511

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

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 50.0%
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
Fraction by Wt: 1.5%
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
Fraction by Wt: 48.5%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE, NOSE, THROAT & SKIN IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: CALL
    PHYSICIAN--EXTERNAL: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.-CALL
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:<200F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH AWAY WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED--AVOID BODILY
    CONTACT. DO NOT STORE BELOW 150F.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, IF
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:V4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:211F
Vapor Density:>1.0
Spec Gravity:1.1517
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, FORMALDEHYDE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80.0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BIODEGRADABLE UNDER PROPER CONDITIONS(DEGREE OF
    DILUTION, RATE OF DISCHARGE, TYPE OF TREATMENT PLANT, ETC;) AS
    PERMITTED BY LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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