Formaldehyde, 37% w/w - LabChem Inc

1 Formaldehyde, 37% w/w Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 11/15/2013 Revision date: 02/27/2014 Supersedes: 11/15/2013 Version: SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product identifier Product form : Substance Substance name : Formaldehyde, 37% w/w CAS No : 50-00-0. Product code : VT310. Formula : CH2O. Synonyms : formic aldehyde, 37% / formol, 37% / methanal, 37% / methyl aldehyde, 37% / methylene glycol, 37% / methylene oxide, 37% / oxomethane, 37% / oxomethylene, 37% / paraform, 37% /. tetraoxymethylene, 37%. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the substance/mixture : Chemical intermediate Disinfectant Laboratory chemical Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Val Tech Diagnostics, A Division of LabChem Inc Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000. 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court Zelienople, PA 16063.

2 T 412-826-5230. F 724-473-0647. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or 011-703-527-3887. SECTION 2: Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flam. Liq. 3 H226. Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302. Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation) H331. Skin Corr. 1B H314. Eye Dam. 1 H318. Skin Sens. 1A H317. Carc. 1B H350. Aquatic Acute 2 H401. Label elements GHS-US labelling Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) : GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08. Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H331 - Toxic if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer (Inhalation). H401 - Toxic to aquatic life Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces.

3 - No smoking 03/05/2014 EN (English) Page 1. Formaldehyde, 37% w/w Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment P242 - Use only non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, eye protection, face protection P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

4 Rinse skin with water/shower P304+P340 - IF INHALED: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), powder, alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P235 - Keep cool P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations Other hazards Other hazards not contributing to the : None under normal conditions. classification Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US). No data available SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substance Substance type : Multi-constituent Name : Formaldehyde, 37% w/w CAS No : 50-00-0.

5 EC no : 200-001-8. EC index no : 605-001-00-5. Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification Water (CAS No) 7732-18-5 48 - 53 Not classified Formaldehyde (CAS No) 50-00-0 37 Acute Tox. 1 (Inhalation:gas), H330. Carc. 1A, H350. Methanol (CAS No) 67-56-1 10 - 15 Flam. Liq. 2, H225. Acute Tox. 3 (Oral), H301. Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal), H311. Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation), H331. STOT SE 1, H370. Full text of H-phrases: see section 16. Mixture Not applicable SECTION 4: First aid measures Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious with laboured breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid.

6 Keep the victim calm, avoid physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. 03/05/2014 EN (English) 2/12. Formaldehyde, 37% w/w Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove the victim into fresh air. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist. First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink.

7 Do not induce vomiting. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre ( ). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Do not give chemical antidote. Doctor: gastric lavage. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Runny nose. Coughing. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Possible oedema of the upper respiratory tract. Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema. Respiratory difficulties. Risk of lung oedema. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Corrosion of the eye tissue. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. AFTER ABSORPTION OF HIGH QUANTITIES: Central nervous system depression. Dizziness. Blood in vomit. Blood in stool. Shock. Disturbances of consciousness.

8 Change in the haemogramme/blood composition. Change in urine composition. Urine discolouration. Chronic symptoms : ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT: Red skin. Dry skin. Skin rash/inflammation. Coughing. Possible inflammation of the respiratory tract. Respiratory difficulties. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Obtain medical assistance. SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Preferably: water spray. Alcohol-resistant foam. BC powder. Carbon dioxide. Unsuitable extinguishing media : No unsuitable extinguishing media known. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Fire hazard : DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Material presenting a fire hazard. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Temperature above flashpoint: higher fire/explosion hazard. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". Explosion hazard : INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

9 Reactivity : Upon combustion: CO and CO2 are formed. Reacts violently with (strong) oxidizers: (increased). risk of fire/explosion. Reacts violently with many compounds. Reacts with (some) acids: release of (highly) toxic compounds. Unstabilized product polymerizes. Reacts with (some) bases: release of carbon dioxide with pressure rise and possible bursting of container. Advice for firefighters Firefighting instructions : Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Do not move the load if exposed to heat. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment : Gas-tight suit. Corrosion-proof suit. Emergency procedures : Keep upwind. Mark the danger area. Consider evacuation. Close doors and windows of adjacent premises. No naked flames. Keep containers closed.

10 Wash contaminated clothes. For emergency responders Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Do not breathe gas, fumes, vapour or spray. Emergency procedures : If a major spill occurs, all personnel should be immediately evacuated and the area ventilated. Ventilate area. Stop leak if safe to do so. Environmental precautions Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers. 03/05/2014 EN (English) 3/12. Formaldehyde, 37% w/w Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Methods and material for containment and cleaning up For containment : Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers. Consult "Material-handling" to select material of containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam up the liquid spill. Try to reduce evaporation. Dilute toxic gases/vapours with water spray. Take account of toxic/corrosive precipitation water. Methods for cleaning up : Take up liquid spill into absorbent material, : dry sand/earth/vermiculite.