Methanal
Formalin
H2CO
Molecular mass: 30.0
ICSC # 0695
CAS # 50-00-0
RTECS # LP8925000
UN # 2209
EC # 605-001-00-5
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Water in large amounts, water spray.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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•Inhalation
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Burning sensation.
Cough.
Headache.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Causes watering of the eyes.
Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Burning sensation.
Nausea.
Shock or collapse.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Chemical protection suit.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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Cool.
Well closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Note: B, D
T symbol
R: 23/24/25-34-40-43
S: 1/2-26-36/37/39-45-51
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Reacts
with
acids
,
alkali metals
and
strong oxidants
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.3 ppm (Ceiling value); A2; SEN; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.3 ppm 0.37 mg/m3 Sh;
Peak limitation category: I(2); Carcinogen category: 4; Germ cell mutagen group: 5; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
is irritating to
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma-like symptoms.
This substance is carcinogenic to humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 98°C
Solubility in water:
very good
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Flash point:
83°C c.c.
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Methanol, added as stabilizer or inhibitor to commercial formulations, can influence the physical and toxicological properties of this substance.
See ICSC 0057 Methanol.
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S2209
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0695
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FORMALDEHYDE (37% SOLUTION, methanol free)
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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