Name:
Formaldehyde solution (20%)
Synonym:
None
CAS:
50-00-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Formaldehyde solution (20%)
Synonym:None
Synonym:None
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 50-00-0 | Formaldehyde | 20 | 200-001-8 |
| Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 20/21/22 36/37/38 43 45 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. In severe cases may produce blistering, scaling and cracking. Irritant dermatitis results from the direct injury to the skin and is characterized by redness and thickening of the affected areas.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Effects may be delayed. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Chronic:
Contains formaldehyde which can cause cancer in humans. There is sufficient evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans, a rare cancer in developed countries. There is limited evidence that formaldehyde causes cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and strong but not sufficient evidence for leukemia.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. May cause cancer.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Produces irritation, characterized by a burning sensation, redness, tearing, inflammation, and possible corneal injury. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. In severe cases may produce blistering, scaling and cracking. Irritant dermatitis results from the direct injury to the skin and is characterized by redness and thickening of the affected areas.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns.
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled. Effects may be delayed. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Chronic:
Contains formaldehyde which can cause cancer in humans. There is sufficient evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans, a rare cancer in developed countries. There is limited evidence that formaldehyde causes cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and strong but not sufficient evidence for leukemia.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately 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. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
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. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
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. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
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:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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. See 29CFR 1910.1048 for regulatory requirements pertaining to all occupational exposures to formaldehyde, i.e., from formaldehyde gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde.
Exposure Limits CAS# 50-00-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 2 ppm TWA; 2.5 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 ppm STEL; 2.5 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: ; 0.75 ppm TWA; 2 ppm STEL; 0.5 ppm Action Le (Irritant and potential cancer ha zard - see 29 CFR 1910.1048) Belgium - STEL: 0.3 ppm VLE; 0.38 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 0.5 ppm VME France - VLE: 1 ppm VLE Germany: 0.5 ppm TWA; 0.62 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 0.5 ppm OEL; 0.61 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 0.3 ppm Ceiling; 0.37 mg/m3 Ceiling Netherlands: 2 ppm STEL; 3 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 1 ppm MAC; 1.5 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 0.3 ppm VLA-EC; 0.37 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
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. See 29CFR 1910.1048 for regulatory requirements pertaining to all occupational exposures to formaldehyde, i.e., from formaldehyde gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde.
Exposure Limits CAS# 50-00-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 2 ppm TWA; 2.5 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 2 ppm STEL; 2.5 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: ; 0.75 ppm TWA; 2 ppm STEL; 0.5 ppm Action Le (Irritant and potential cancer ha zard - see 29 CFR 1910.1048) Belgium - STEL: 0.3 ppm VLE; 0.38 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 0.5 ppm VME France - VLE: 1 ppm VLE Germany: 0.5 ppm TWA; 0.62 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 0.5 ppm OEL; 0.61 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 0.3 ppm Ceiling; 0.37 mg/m3 Ceiling Netherlands: 2 ppm STEL; 3 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 1 ppm MAC; 1.5 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 0.3 ppm VLA-EC; 0.37 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
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: Liquid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Excess heat, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Excess heat, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 50-00-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 37% Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 454 mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 505 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 203 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 578 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 250 ppm/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 42 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 385 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 100 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 500 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 270 uL/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 270 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formaldehyde - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/88 (gas) NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 1 carcinogen Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 50-00-0: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 37% Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 454 mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 505 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 203 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 578 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 250 ppm/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 42 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 385 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 100 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 500 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 270 uL/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 270 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formaldehyde - ACGIH: A2 - Suspected Human Carcinogen California: carcinogen, initial date 1/1/88 (gas) NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 1 carcinogen Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
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USA RQ: CAS# 50-00-0: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T
Risk Phrases:
R 45 May cause cancer.
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 50-00-0: 2
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
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