FORMALDEHYDE 37%, USP 240ML by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name FORMALDEHYDE SOLN 37 % USP Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) Formaldehyde 37%; Formalin; Morbicid Acid; Methylene Oxide; Methyl Aldehyde Relevant Use(s) of Product Laboratory Chemical Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Acute toxicity - Oral (Category 3), Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Category 1), Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1 Category 1B), Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), Skin sensitization (Category 1), Carcinogenicity (Category 2), Specif ic target organ toxicity (single exposure) (Category 1), Flammable liquid (Category 3), Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H290 May be corrosive to metals H301 Toxic if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 Fatal if inhaled H351 Suspected of causing cancer H370 Causes damage to organs Pictogram(s) Page 1 of 5 Precautionary Statement(s) P201 Obtain special instructions bef ore use. P202 Do not handle until all saf ety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open f lames/hot surf aces � No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with soap and water. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take of f immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. P334 Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. P370+P378 In case of f ire Use f or extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Hazardous: Formaldehyde CAS No 50-00+0 Weight-% 37 EC No. 200-001-8. Methanol CAS No 67-56-1 Weight 10-15 EC 200-659-6 Non-Hazardous: Water CAS No. 7732-18-5 Weight-% Balance EC No 231-791-2. Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 2: Hazards Identification Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Formaldehyde 37%; Formalin; Morbicid Acid; Methylene Oxide; Methyl Aldehyde Common Name Formaldehyde 37%, USP CAS Number 50-00-0 Material Percent CAS Formaldehyde 0.37 50-00-0 Methanol 10-15% 67-56-1 Water Balance % 7732-18-5 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Page 2 of 5 Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Treat symptomatically. If Inhaled Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. If breathing is dif f icult, give oxygen. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f immediatley with soap and plenty of water while removing contaminated clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persist, call a physician. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, f or at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If Swallowed Clean mouth with water and drink af terwards plenty of water. Get medical attention. Most Important Symptoms and Effects Extremely f lammable liquid and vapor. Gas vaporizes readily from soulution and is f lammable in air. Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use Water spray (f og), Dry chemical, Alcohol resistant f oam, Carbon dioxide (CO2) Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture Above f lash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within f lammable limits noted in section 9. Containers may explode when heated. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters In the event of f ire, wear f ull protective clothing and MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) self-contained breathing apparatus with f ull f ace piece operated in the pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Use only adequate ventilation. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Soak up with inert absorbent material. (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Cleanup Procedures Soak up with inert absorbent material. (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Prevent f urther leakage or spillage if saf e to do so. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away f orm any souce of heat or ignition. Keep away from incompatible substances. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters Chemical name: Formaldehyde ACGIH TLV: Ceiling: 0.3 ppm OSHA PEL TWA: 0.75 ppm (vacated) TWA: 3 ppm unless specif ied in 1910.1048 (vacated) STEL: 10 ppm 30 min unless specif ied in 1910.1048 (vacated) Ceiling: 5 ppm unless specif ied n 1910.1048 STEL: 2 ppm see 29 CFR 1910.1048 Ontariao TWA STEL: 1.0 ppm CEN: 1.5 ppm. Chemical Name: Methanol: ACGIH TLV STEL: 250 ppm TWA: 200 ppm S* OSHA PEL TWA: 200 ppm TWA: 260 mg/m3 (vacated) TWA: 200 ppm (vacated) TWA: 260 mg/m3 (vacated) STEL: 250 ppm (vacated) STEL: 325 mg/m3 (vacated) S* Ontario TWA: 200 ppm STEL: 250 ppm Skin. Appropriate Engineering Controls Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in conf ined areas. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf erty practice. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Tight sealing saf ety goggles. PPE - Skin Protection Suitable protective clothing. PPE - Body Protection Suitable protective clothing. PPE - Respiratory Protection No data available Page 3 of 5 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Clear liquid Colour: Colorless Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits Upper Flammability Limit: 73 % Lower Flammability Limit: 7 % Odor Pungent Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density Vapor density (Air =1) 1.04 pH pH: 2.8 31 % solution Relative Density No data available Melting Point/Freezing Point Melting Point/Freezing Point: -15 �?°C / 5 �?°F Solubility Water Solubility: Solubility(ies): Inf initely soluble Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 96 �?°C / 205 �?°F Flash Point 60 �?°C / 140 �?°F CC (closed cup) Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient No data available Auto-Ignition Temperature 300 �?°C / 572 �?°F Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No data available Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of use and storage. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing. Conditions to Avoid Heat, f lames and sparks; Ignition sources; Incompatibles. Incompatible Materials Strong acids and bases, Oxidizing agents, Reacts explosively with Nitrogen Dioxide at ca. 180�??�?°C (356�??�?°F). Reacts violently with Perchloric acid, Perchloric acid-aniline mixtures, and Nitromethane. Reaction with Hydrochloric acid may f orm bis-Chloromethyl Ether, an OSHA regulated carcinogen Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon dioxide (CO2); Carbon moNOxide; Formaldehyde Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 Oral Formaldehyde 500 mg/kg (Rat) Methanol 5628 mg/kg (Rat) Water 90 mL/kg (Rat) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Methanol: LC50 0.578 mg/L (Rat) 4 h 1000 m3 (Rat) 30 min Acute Toxicity - Dermal Formaldehyde: LC50 mg/L (Rat) 4 h 1000 mg/m3 (Rat) 30 min Methanol: 64000 ppm (Rat) 4 h 83.2 mg/l (Rat) 4 h Acute Toxicity - Eye No data available Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation No data available Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation No data available Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC This product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as listed by IARC. Carcinogenicity ACGIH No data available Carcinogenicity NTP This product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as listed by NTP. Carcinogenicity OSHA No data available Reproductive Toxicity No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Page 4 of 5 Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity 0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment. Formaldehyde Toxicity to f ish 22.6 - 25.7: 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/L LC50 f low-through 1510: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus �??�?µg/L LC50 static 41: 96 h Brachydanio rerio mg/L LC50 static 0.032 - 0.226: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mL/L LC50 f lowthrough 100 - 136: 96 h ncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50 static 23.2 - 29.7: 96 h static Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates 2: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L LC50 11.3 - 18: 48 h Daphnia magna mg/L EC50 Static Methanol: Toxicity to f ish 19500 - 20700: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50 f low-through 18 - 20: 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss mL/L LC50 static 13500 - 17600: 96 h Lepomis macrochirus mg/L LC50 f low-through 28200: 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/L LC50 f low-through 100: 96 h Pimephales promelas mg/L LC50 static Persistence and Degradability No data available Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects No data available Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging No data available Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number 2209 UN Proper Shipping Name FORMALDEHYDE, SOLUTIONS Transport Hazard Class(es) 8 Packaging Group III Environmental Hazards No data available Section 15: Regulatory Information CERCLA: This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superf und Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specif ic reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of this material. Chemical Name Formaldehyde CERCLA Hazardous Substances and the Reportable Quantities 100 lb 45.4 kg. SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances EPCRA RQ 100 lb EPCRA RQ SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances TPQ 500 lb TPQ. Methanol: CERCLA Hazardous Substances and the Reportable Quantities 5000 lb. 2270 kg. SARA 313: Section 313 of Title III of the Superf und Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) . This product does not contain any chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act adn Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372. SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute health hazard Yes, Chronic health hazard Yes, Fire hazard Yes, Sudden release of pressure hazard No, Reative hazard No. U.S State Right-to-Know Regulations: Calif ornia Proposition 65: This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/11/2019 16:18 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 5 of 5
