Name:
Paraformaldehyde 90-92%
Synonym:
CAS:
30525-89-4
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Paraformaldehyde 90-92%
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 30525-89-4 | Paraformaldehyde | 90-92% | unlisted |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 20/22 36/37/38 40 43 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
May cause anosmia (loss of smell). May produce nausea in low concentration and pulmonary edema in high concentrations. Inhalation of vapors may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent eye damage. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema.
May cause anosmia (loss of smell). May produce nausea in low concentration and pulmonary edema in high concentrations. Inhalation of vapors may cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and loss of consciousness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis. Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause permanent eye damage. Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. If conscious drink water, then induce vomiting. If unconscious, immediately take victim to a physician and do NOT attempt to induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. If conscious drink water, then induce vomiting. If unconscious, immediately take victim to a physician and do NOT attempt to induce vomiting. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Will burn if involved in a fire.
Combustible solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form explosive mixtures with air. Will burn if involved in a fire.
Combustible solid.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 30525-89-4: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 30525-89-4: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Powder
Color: white
Odor: strong, pungent - formaldehyde
pH: 3.5-5.0 @ 10% aq. sol.
Vapor Pressure: 1.2 mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 120 - 170 deg C (dec.)
Autoignition Temperature: 300 deg C ( 572.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 71 deg C ( 159.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 7.00 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 73.00 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: (CH2O)n
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, bases, brass, strong reducing agents, steel, bronze, copper, copper alloys, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable. However, may decompose if heated.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, bases, brass, strong reducing agents, steel, bronze, copper, copper alloys, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 30525-89-4: RV0540000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 30525-89-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1070 mg/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 800 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Paraformaldehyde - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 30525-89-4: RV0540000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 30525-89-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1070 mg/m3/4H; Oral, rat: LD50 = 800 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Paraformaldehyde - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Invertebrate toxicity: LC50 (96 hr) Mysidopsis bahia 31 mg/l
Invertebrate toxicity: LC50 (96 hr) Mysidopsis bahia 31 mg/l
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Number: 2213
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 30525-89-4: 1000 lb final RQ; 454 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 30525-89-4: 2
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