Formalin_Solution_10_percent_0003.pdf

Material Safety Data Sheet Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name Product Code Formalin Solution 10% Neutral Buff. pH 7.0 28600-xxx and NBXXXX Manufacturer's Name Emergency Telephone Number StatLab Medical Products, Inc. 800-424-9300 Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) Telephone Number for Information 407 Interchange st. 800-442-3573

Date Prepared McKinney Tx 75071 10/14/2003 Rev(12-2012)

Signature of Preparer (optional

Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits

Recommended Percent

Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0.75 ppm C 0.3 mg/m3 3-4

Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 200 ppm 250 ppm 1-1.5

Sodium Phosphate Monobasic 10049-21-5 N/A N/A <1

Monohydrate

Sodium Phosphate Dibasic 7558-79-4 N/A N/A <1

Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 N/A N/A Balance

Section 3. Hazards Identification Emergency Overview

Contains Formaldehyde, a suspected carcinogen. Irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by inhalation or skin contact. May be fatal if swallowed. If ingested, dilute with water, induce vomiting then call a physician. Wash areas of contact with water. If inhaled, remove to fresh air.

Potential Health Effects

Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system.

Eye Causes irritation, redness and pain.

Skin May cause irritation, redness and pain. Frequent or prolonged exposure may cause hypersensitivity leading to contact dermatitis.

Ingestion May cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, headache and diarrhea.

Inhalation Causes irritation of respiratory tract. Symptoms may include sore throat, coughing and shortness of breath.

Chronic/Carcinogenicity IARC-Formaldehyde is probably carcinogenic. NTP-Formaldehyde is resonably anticipated to be a carcinogen. OSHA-Yes (Formaldehyde)

Teratology Mutation data cited in "Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical

Substances" on Formaldehyde.

Reproduction Reproductive effects cited in "Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances" on Formaldehyde.

Mutagenicity

Statlab Medical Products, Inc.

Product Name Formalin Solution 10% Neutral Buff. pH 7.0

Section 4. First Aid Measures

Eye Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion Dilute immediately with water or milk. Induce vomiting.

Call a physician.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary.

All Other Means of Exposure CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. Be prepared to provide hazardous ingredient information from Section 2.

Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures

Flammable Properties Flash Point 185° Method CC

Flammable Limits Lower N/A Upper N/A

Autoignition Temperature

Hazardous Combustion Products Gas vaporizes from solution and is flammable in air.

Extinguishing Media Use any means suitable for extinguishing the surrounding fire. (Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.)

Fire & Exlosion Hazards Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.

Fire Fighting Instructions Use normal procedures/instructions.

Fire Fighting Equipment Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Cover spill with 1:1:1 mixture of Sodium Carbonate, clay cat litter and sand. Scoop into container and transport to fume hood. Add the mixture to cold water (about 10 mL water for each 1 mL of Formaldehyde solution).

Slowly add household bleach (2.5 mL bleach for each 1 mL of Formaldehyde solution).

Allow to stand for 20 minutes. Decant liquid to drain. Flush with water. Treat solid residue as normal refuse.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Handling/Storage Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Conditions for safe storage:

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Product Name Formalin Solution 10% Neutral Buff pH 7.0

Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Use of a fume hood is recommended.

Respiratory Protection If the exposure level is exceeded, wear a full facepiece respirator equipped with a formaldehyde cartridge.

Skin Protection Gloves

Eye Protection Safety glasses or goggles.

Permissible Exposure Levels (see also Section 2)

Component CAS # OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits

Recommended Percent

Formaldehyde 50-00-0 0.75 ppm C 0.3 mg/m3 3-4

Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 200 ppm 250 ppm 1-1.5

Sodium Phosphate Monobasic 10049-21-5 N/A N/A <1

Monohydrate

Sodium Phosphate Dibasic 7558-79-4 N/A N/A <1

Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 N/A N/A Balance

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Boiling Point Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) Melting Point

Vapor Density (AIR = 1) Evaporation rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)

Solubility in Water Physical State

Appearance and Odor Other Clear, colorless/pungent odor pH: 7.0

Section 10. Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.

Incompatibility Strong oxidizers, strong alkalies, acids, phenol, urea.

Hazardous Decomposition Products May form Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and

Formaldehyde when heated to decomposition.

Hazardous Polymerization Nonhazardous polymerization may occur, forming paraformaldehyde, a white solid.

Section 11. Toxological Information LD50, Oral, Rat: (Formaldehyde) 100 mg/kg; LD 50, Oral, Rat: (Sodium Phosphate

Diabasic) 17,000 mg/kg; Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.

1.09

ca. 0C (ca.32F)

Same as water

Liquid

ca. 100C (ca 212F)

Same as water

Same as water

Infinite

Product Name Formalin Solution 10% Neutral Buff 7.0

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicological Information: Formaldehyde is expected to be slightly toxic to aquatic life.

Chemical Fate Information: Formaldehyde is expected to readily biodegrade when released into water.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be disposed of in a

RCRA approved waste disposal facility. Dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Section 14. Transport Information

Not Regulated.

Section 15. Regulatory Information

OSHA Status: This item meets the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.

TSCA Status: All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

CERCLA Reportable Quantity: Formaldehyde, RQ 100 pounds.

SARA TITLE III:

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: Formaldehyde TPQ 500 pounds

Section 311/312 Hazardous Categories: No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Formaldehyde, 0.1% De Minimus concentration

RCRA Status: No

California Proposition 65: Not listed (Formaldehyde gas is listed)

Florida: Formaldehyde is listed on the state Toxic Substances List.

Pennsylvania: Formaldehyde is listed as an enviromental and special hazard on the

Hazardous Substances List.

Section 16. Other Information

NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key: None

HMIS® Ratings: Health: *4 Flammability: 2 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: C

(protective eyewear and gloves) When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard.

Alteration to its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not specifically addressed herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and STATLAB MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. assumes no legal responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from its use.