FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 352.00 Revision Date: March 14, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Formaldehyde Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Formaldehyde (50-00-0) 37%, Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) 6-15%, Water (7732-18-5) 48-57%. Synonym: Formalin CAS#: 50-00-0 Section 3 — Hazards Identification Colorless liquid; pungent odor. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; severe body tissue irritant. Avoid all body Health-3 contact. Formaldehyde vapor is a probable carcinogen to humans. Flammability-1 Reactivity-2 Exposure-3 Storage-0 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Rinse out mouth, give 1 to 2 cups of water or milk, induce vomiting. After vomiting, give mixture of 2 Tbs. of activated charcoal mixed with one cup of water. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Class IIIA combustible liquid. NFPA CODE When heated to decomposition, emits smoke and fumes. Suspected carcinogen. H-3 Flash Point: 133 F Upper: 73% Lower: 7% Autoignition Temperature: 572 F F-2 Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0 and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #3. Store with hydrocarbons, esters and aldehydes. Use and dispense in a hood. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). Exposure guidelines: TWA 0.016 ppm (NIOSH) © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Formaldehyde "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 352.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Colorless liquid; pungent odor. Specific Gravity: 1.1 Solubility: Soluble: water and alcohol. Flash Point: 50 C (122 F) 37% Formaldehyde gas in water. Formula: HCHO Formula Weight: 30.03 Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizers. Shelf Life: Fair. Slowly polymerizes to polyformaldehyde. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Highly toxic, severe eye irritant, sensitizer ORL-RAT LD50: 100 mg/kg Chronic effects: Pulmonary edema, carcinogen, mutagen IHL-RAT LC50: 203 mg/m3 Target organs: Eyes, kidneys. Effects may be delayed. SKN-RBT LD50: 270 mg/kg N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulatons before disposal. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #2 is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Formaldehyde, solutions Hazard Class: 8, Corrosive UN Number: UN2209 N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (200-001-8), RCRA code U122. Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Improve Safety--Use Flinn Chemicals flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 PAGE 2 OF 2 © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.