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Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Moderately flammable as a 37% solution. Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Vapor-air mixtures are explosive. Toxic vapors are generated during decomposition in fire (formic acid).

Flash point: 133°F / 56°C
Auto ignition temperature: 806°F
Flammable limits: LEL: 7%; UEL 73%
Flammability Class: ll (OSHA)
Extinguishing Media: CO2, dry chemical, water spray or regular foam (1993 Emergency Response Guidebook Dot P 5800.5)
For larger fires, use water spray, fog or regular foam. (1993 Emergency Response Guidebook Dot P 5800.5)
Special Fire Fighting Equipment: see Section 12 Exposure Control / Protective Equipment.
Special fire fighting procedures: Move containers from fire area if you can do it without risk. Apply cooling water to sides of containers that are exposed to flames until well after fire is out. Stay away from ends of tanks. For massive fire in cargo area, use unmanned hose holder or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible, withdraw from area and let fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of tank due to fire. Isolate for 1/2 mile in all directions if tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in fire (1993 Emergency Response Guidebook, Dot P 5800.5 guide page 27). Extinguish only if flow can be stopped; use flooding amounts of water as a fog, solid streams may be ineffective. Cool containers with flooding amounts of water. apply from as far a distance as possible. Avoid breathing vapors, keep upwind.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors are explosive and extremely toxic. Formaldehyde decomposes in heat of fire releasing toxic formic acid.

Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
CERCLA Ratings (scale 0-3): Health=3, Fire=2, Reactivity= 0, Persistency= 0
NFPA Ratings (scale 0-4): Health=2, Fire=2, Reactivity= 0
Carcinogen or potential carcinogen: Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen (IARC & NTP). Repeated or prolonged exposure increases the cancer risk.
Formaldehyde Exposure Limits:
1 ppm OSHA TWA
2 ppm OSHA 15 minute STEL
0.5 ppm OSHA action level
1 ppm ACGIH TWA
2 ppm ACGIH STEL (Notice of intended changes 1989-90) ACGIH A2- suspected human carcinogen
0.016 ppm NIOSH recommended TWA
0.1 ppm NIOSH recommended 15 minute ceiling
0.5 ppm (0.6mg/m3) DGF MAK TWA
1 ppm (1.2mg/m3) DGF MAK 5 minute peak, momentary value 8 times/shift.
Measurement Method:
Particulate filter/impingeer (2); visible spectrophotometry; (NIOSH Vol lll #3500). Also: XAD-2 (R) tube; toluene; gas chromatography with flame ionization detection; (NIOSH Vol lll #2541).
Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Exposure Limits:
200 ppm (260mg/m3) OSHA TWA
250 ppm (328mg/m3)OSHA STEL
200 ppm (260mg/m3)ACGIH TWA
250 ppm (328mg/m3)ACGIH STEL
200 ppm (260mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA (skin)
250 ppm (325mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL
200 ppm (262mg/m3) DFK MAK TWA (skin)
400 ppm (524mg/m3) DFK MAK 30 minute peak average value, 4 times/shift
Measurement Method: Silica gel tube; water; gas chromatography with flame ionization detection NIOSH Vol lll #2000, Methanol).

Primary routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye.
Acute Effects:
Ingestion may cause burning of the mouth, throat and stomach. Degenerative changes of the liver, heart, brain, and damage of the spleen, pancreas, central nervous system and kidneys. Death can occur in hours or days. Acute effects of methanol can cause blindness and central nervous system depravation. Acute effects due to inhalation and skin and eye contact range from irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes to burning, difficulty breathing, respiratory tract injury, discoloration of skin, roughness and first degree burns. Aggravated sensitization response (extreme difficulty breathing, extreme rash and irritation is also noted).
Chronic Effects:
Repeated ingestion of small quantities may cause gastrointestinal irritation, visual impairment, blindness and other systemic effects.
Repeated exposure increases the cancer risk, and can also lead to conjunctivitis, dermatitis, metabolic acidosis, second degree burns, numbness, a persistent itching rash, headaches, stomach aches, serious respiratory impairment, kidney injury, and pulmonary sensitization. Neuropsychological effects may include sleep disorders, irritability, altered sense of balance, memory deficit, loss of concentration and mood alterations. Menstrual disorders and secondary sterility have occurred in women.

Section 6 First Aid
INHALATION - Methyl Alcohol (Methanol): Narcotic/Neurotoxin 25,000 ppm Immediately dangerous to life or health
Acute Exposure:
May cause irritation of the mucous membranes, coughing, oppression in the chest, tracheitis, bronchitis, tinnitus, unsteady gait, twitching, colic, constipation, nystagmus and blepharospasm. Symptoms from occupational exposure include parasthesia, numbness and shooting pains in the hands and forearms. Metabolic acidosis, and effects on the eyes and central nervous system may occur as detailed in acute ingestion.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause effects as in acute ingestion. Repeated exposure to 200-375 ppm caused recurrent headaches in workers, Exposure for 4 years to 1200-8000 ppm resulted in marked vision loss and enlargement of the liver in workman. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.
INHALATION Formaldehyde - Corrosive / Sensitizer / Carcinogen / Highly Toxic:
Acute Exposure:
Concentrations of 0.1 - 5.0 ppm may cause irritation of the nose and throat; 10 - 20 ppm may cause difficulty in breathing, a burning sensation in the nose and throat, and coughing; 25 - 50 ppm may cause tissue damage and serious respiratory tract injury such as pneumonitis and, rarely, pulmanary edema. Other symptoms may include sneezing, wheezing, pharyngitis, tracheitis, chest constriction, bronchitis, headache, dysphagia, excessive thirst, weakness, palpitations, nausea and vomiting. Very high concentrations have caused human deaths. Hypersensitivity reactions such as laryngeal edema, asthmatic bronchitis, severe obstructive tracheobronchitis, and urticaria have been reported in previously exposed individuals.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause headache, rhinitis, nausea, drowsiness, respiratory impairment, kidney injury, and pulmonary sensitization. Neuropsychological effects may include sleep disorders, irritability, altered sense of balance, memory deficits, loss of concentrations, and mood alterations. Menstrual disorders and secondary sterility have occurred in women. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals. Off spring of rats exposed continuously during pregnancy displayed no visible malformations. Litter sizes, duration of pregnancy, and weight of fetal adrenal and kidneys were increased and weight of fetal lungs and liver were decreased. Long term exposure to formaldehyde is reported to be associated with an increased risk of oropharyngeal cancer in humans. Slight excesses in the occurrence of lung cancer have been noted in several studies; however, the increases of lung cancers did not display the patterns of increased risk with various measures of exposure usually seen for occupational carcinogens. Animal studies show that repeated exposure to levels of 14.3 ppm induced nasal cavity squamous cell carcinoma in rats, and acute degeneration, necrosis, inflammation, and increased cell replication in the nasal mucosa of rats and mice. The incidence of a variety of non-neoplastic lesions were significantly increased in mice and rats.
First Aid INHALATION
Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately, if breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Maintain airway and blood pressure and administer oxygen if available. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Administration of oxygen should be performed by qualified personnel. Get medical attention immediately.

SKIN CONTACT- Methyl Alcohol (Methanol):
Acute Exposure:
Contact with liquid may cause irritation. Skin absorption may occur and cause metabolic acidosis and effects on the eyes and central nervous system as detailed in acute ingestion.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with the liquid may cause defatting of the skin resulting in erythema, scalling, and eczematoid dermatitis. Chronic absorption may result in metabolic acidosis and effects as detailed in acute ingestion.

SKIN CONTACT - Formaldehyde -
Corrosive / Sensitizer / Toxic:
Acute Exposure:
Vapors or solutions may cause smarting, white discoloration, roughness, hardness, anesthesia, and first degree burns. Sensitization dermatitis characterized by an exczematous, vesicular reaction which occurs suddenly with eruptions on the eyelids, face, neck, scrotum, and arms, may occur in previously exposed individuals. Urticaria has also been reported. The lethal dose in rabbits was 270 mg/kg. The symptoms were not reported.

Chronic Exposure:
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause second degree burns, numbness, and itching rash, fingernail damage, hardening and tanning of the skin and sensitization. The resulting dermatitis may be either a sudden vesicular reaction, or may be delayed several years with eruptions starting on the digital areas, wrists and other parts of the body. Mice developed severe liver damage following treatment on the skin.

First Aid SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash affected area with soap or mold detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains (at least 15-20 minutes). In case of chemical burns, cover area with sterile, dry dressing. Bandage securely, but not too tightly. Get medical attention immediately.

EYE CONTACT - Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) - Irritant:
Acute Exposure:
Vapors may cause irritation. High concentrations have been reported to cause violent inflammation of the conjunctiva and epithelial defects on the cornea. Mild irritation may occur with dilute solutions; the undiluted liquid has produced moderate corneal opacity and conjunctival redness in rabbits. Application of a drop of methanol in rabbit eyes caused a mild reversible reaction. Graded 3 on a scale of 1-10 after 24 hours.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause conjunctivitis.

EYE CONTACT - Formaldehyde - Corrosive:
Acute Exposure:
Concentrations of 0.05 - 3.0 ppm may cause irritation with redness, itching, pain, blurred vision, and mild lacrimation; 4 - 20 ppm may cause profuse lacrimation, and ocular damage. Aqueous solutions have caused effects ranging from transient, minor injury and discomfort to severe, permanent corneal opacification, and loss of vision. Corneal opacification may be delayed from several minutesto hours.
Chronic Exposure:
Effects depend on the concentrations and duration of exposure. Repeated or prolonged contact with corrosive substances may result in conjunctivitis or effects as in acute exposure.

First Aid EYE CONTACT:
Wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of chemical remains (at least 15-20 minutes). Continue irrigating with normal saline until the pH has returned to normal (30-60 minutes). Cover with sterile bandages. Get medical attention immediately.

INGESTION- Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) - Narcotic Neurotoxin:
Acute Exposure:
May cause mild and transient inebriation and subsequent drowsiness followed by an asymtomatic period lasting 8-48 hours. Following the delay, coughing, dyspnea, headache, dullness, weakness, vertigo or dizziness, nausea vomiting, occasional diarrhea, anorexia, violent pain in the back, abdomen and extremities, restlessness, apathy or delirium and rarely, excitement and mania may occur. Rapid, shallow respiration due to metabolic acidosis, mild tachycardia cardiacdepression, peripheral neuritis, cerebral and pulmonary edema, unconsciousness, and coma are possible. Effects on the eye may include optic neuritis, blurred or dimmed vision, dilated, unresponsive pupils, ptosis, eye pain, concentric constriction of visual fields, diplopia, change in color perception, photophobia, and optic nerve atrophy. Partial blindness or possibly delayed transient or permanent blindness may occur. Bilateral sensorineural deafness has been reported in a single case. Liver, kidney, heart, stomach, intestinal and pancreatic damage may also occur. Death may be due to respiratory failure or rarely from circulatory collapse. As little as 15ml has caused blindness; the usual fatal dose is 60-240ml. Prolonged asthenia and irreversible effects on the nervous system including difficulty in speech, motor dysfunction with rigidity, spasticity, and hypokinesis has been reported.
Chronic Exposure:
Repeated ingestion may cause visual impairment and blindness and other systemic effects as detailed in acute ingestion. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

INGESTION - Formaldehyde - Corrosive/Toxic:
Acute Exposure:
Ingestion of the gas is not likely to occur; however, ingestion of solution may cause burning of the mouth, throat and stomach, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, possibly bloody, severe abdominal pain, headache, hypotension, vertigo, stupor, convulsions, unconsciousness and coma. Degenerative changes of the liver, heart and brain, and damage of the spleen, pancreas, central nervous system, and kidneys with albuminuria, hematuria, anuria, and acidosis may occur. Aspiration may result in chemical pneumonitis. Delayed stenosis of the upper gastrointestinal tract may also occur. Death may be delayed for several hours to days and may be due to shock of circulatory or respiratory failure. A mean fatal dose in humans is 1-2 ounces of a 37% solution. Reproductive effects have been reported in animals.

Chronic Exposure:
Repeated ingestion of small amounts of formaldehyde may cause gastrointestinal irritation, vomiting, and dizziness. Sensitization reactions have been reported. Men who ingested formaldehyde in milk for 15 days complained of stomach or intestinal pain and headache. Other reported symptoms included a burning sensation in the throat, a slight decrease in body temperature, and in 4 of the men, an itching rash on the chest and thighs.

First Aid INGESTION:
Dilute, inactivate, or absorb ingested formaldehyde by giving milk, activated charcoal, or tap water. Do not use gastric lavage or emetics. Any organic material will inactivate formaldehyde (Dreisbach, Handbook of Poisoning, 12th ed). Get medical attention immediately. Treatment should be administered by qualified medical personnel.
Antidote: No specific antidote. Treat systematically and supportively.

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Formaldehyde solutions are stable in closed containers under normal temperatures and pressures; may oxidize slowly on exposure to air.

Incompatibilities - FORMALDEHYDE:
Acids (inorganic): Formaldehyde solutions react.
Alkalies (strong): Formaldehyde solutions react.
Ammonia: Incompatible.
Anhydrides: Formaldehyde solutions react.
Analine + Perchloric Acid: Analine treated with perchloric acid, then with formaldehyde, gives a resinous product which burns with explosive violence.
Bisulfides: Incompatible.
Copper: Formaldehyde solutions may be corrosive.
Copper Salts/Alloys: Formaldehyde solutions may be corrosive.
Iodine: Incompatible
Iron Preparations: Incompatible.
Isocyanates: Formaldehyde solutions react.
Hydrochloric Acid: Forms highly toxic bis(chloromethyl) ether.
Hydrogen Peroxide: Violent reaction.
Nitrogen Dioxide: Slow reaction becomes explosive around 180°C.
Nitromethane: Forms explosive compound in the presence of alkalies
Oxides: Formaldehyde solutions react.
Oxidizers (strong): Fire and explosion hazard.
Peroxyformic Acid (concentrated): Violent oxidation reaction.
Phenol: Polymerization reaction with sudden pressure development.
Potassium Permanganate: Incompatible.
Silver Salts: Incompatible.
Steel: Formaldehyde solutions may be corrosive.
UREA: Formaldehyde solutions react.

Incompatibilities - METHYL ALCOHOL (Methanol):
Acetyl Bromide: Violent reaction with formation of hydrogen bromide.
Alkylaluminum solutions: Violent reaction.
Aluminum: Corrodes.
Barium Perchlorate: Distillation yields highly explosive alkyl perchlorate.
Beryllium Hydride: Violent reaction, even at -196°C.
Bromine: Vigorously exothermic reaction.
Calcium Carbide: Violent reaction
Chlorine: Possible ignition and explosion hazard.
Chloroform & Sodium Hydroxide: Explosive reaction.
Chromium Trioxide (Chromic Anhydride): Possible ignition.
Cyanuric Chloride: Violent reaction.
Dichloromethane: Possible ignition and explosion.
Diethyl Zinc: Possible ignition and explosion.
Hydrogen Peroxide + Water: Explosion hazard.
Iodine + Ethanol + Mercuric Oxide: Explosion hazard.
Lead: Corrodes.
Lead Perchlorate: Explosion hazard
Magnesium: Violent Reaction.
Magnesium (Powdered): Mixtures are capable of detonation.
Metals: Incompatible
Nickel: Possible ignition in the presence of nickel catalyst.
Nitric Acid (concentrated): Mixtures of >25% acid may decompose violently.
Oxidizers (strong): Fire and explosion hazard.
Perchloric Acid: Explosion hazard
Phosphorous Trioxide: Possible violent reaction and ignition.
Plastics, Rubber, Coatings: May be attacked.
Potassium: Possible dangerous reaction.
Potassium Hydroxide + Chloroform: Exothermic reaction.

Potassium Tert-Butoxide: Fire and explosion hazard.
Sodium + Chloroform: Possible explosion.
Sodium Hypochlorite: Explosion hazard.
Sodium Methoxide: Violent reaction.
Sulfuric Acid: Fire and explosion hazard.
Zinc: Explosion hazard.

Decomposition: Thermal decomposition products may include unburned formaldehyde and other toxic products of organic substance.

Polymerization: May undergo a non-hazardous self-polymerization to form paraformaldehyde which precipitates out of solution. Will polymerize with active organic materials such as phenol with sudden pressure development.

Section 8 Toxicological Information :
FORMALDEHYDE
Irritation Data:
150 ug/3 days intermittent skin-human mild; 2 mg/24 hours skin-rabbit severe; 540 mg open skin-rabbit mild; 50 mg/24 hours skin-rabbit moderate; 4 ppm/5 minutes eye-human; 1 ppm/6 minutes nonstandard exposure eye-human mild; 750 ug/24 hour eye-rabbit severe; 750 ug eye-rabbit severe; 10 mg eye-rabbit severe.

Toxicity Data:
17 mg/m3/30 minutes inhalation-human TCLO; 300 ug/m3 inhalation-man TCLO; 203 mg/m3 inhalation-rat LC50; 400mg/m3/2hours inhalation -mouse LC50; 400 mg/m3/2 hours inhalation-cat LCLO; 92 mg/m3 inhalation-mammal LC50; 270 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 108 mg/kg oral-woman LDLO; 100 mg/kg oral-rat LD50; 42 mg/kg oral-mouse LD50; 260 mg/kg oral-guinea pig LD50; 420 mg/kg subcutaneous-rat LD50; 300 mg/kg subcutaneous-mouse LD50; 350 mg/kg subcutaneous-dog LDLO; 240 mg/kg subcutaneous-rabbit LDLO; 87mg/kg intravenous-rat LD50; 48 mg/kg intravenous-rabbit LDLO; 30 mg/kg intravenous-cat LDLO; 70 mg/kg intravenous-dog LDLO; 16 mg/kg intraperitoneal-mouse LDLO; 477 mg/kg unreported-man LDLO; 800 mg/kg parenteral-frog LDLO; mutagenic data (RTECS); reproductive effects data (RETCS); tumorigenic data (RTECS).

Carcinogenic Status:
OSHA carcinogen; anticipated human carcinogen (NTP); human limited evidence, animal sufficient evidence (IARC group-2A). Epidemiological studies and case reports indicate an excess occurrence of a number of cancers, but evidence for involvement for formaldehyde is strongest for nasal and nasopharyngeal cancer. A significant incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal cavity was induced in rats exposed in formaldehyde gas.

Local Effects: Corrosive - inhalation, skin , eye, ingestion.
Acute Toxicity Level: Highly toxic by inhalation, toxic by dermal absorption and ingestion.
Target Effects: Sensitizer - respiratory, dermal. Poisoning may also affect the kidneys.
At Risk from Exposure: Persons with asthma, chronic skin disease or preexisting lung disease.

METHYL ALCOHOL (Methanol):
Irritation Data: 20/mg/24 hours skin-rabbit moderate; 40mg eye-rabbit moderate; 100 mg/24 hours eye rabbit moderate.

Toxicity Data:
86,000 mg/43 inhalation-human TCLO; 330 ppm inhalation-human TCLO; 64,000 ppm/4 hours inhalation-rat LC50; 1000 ppm inhalation-monkey LCLO; 50 mg/m3 hours inhalation-mouse LCLO; 44,000 mg/m3/6 hours inhalation-cat LCLO; 15,800 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50; 393 mg/kg skin-monkey LDLO; 428 oral-human LDLO; 143 mg/kg oral-human LDLO; 6422 mg/kg oral-man LDLO; 3429 mg/kg oral-man TDLO; 143 mg/kg oral-human LDLO; 6422 mg/kg oral-man LDLO; 3429 mg/kg oral-man TDLO; 4 mg/kg oral-woman TDLO; 7 mg/kg oral-monkey LD50; 5628 mg/kg oral-rat LD50; mg/kg oral-mouse LD50; 14,200 mg/kg oral-rabbit LD50; 7500 mg/kg oral-dog LDLO; 9800 mg/kg subcutaneous-mouse LD50; 2131 mg/kg intravenous-rat LD50; 4710 mg/kg intravenous-mouse LD50; 4710 mg/kg intravenous-mouse LD50; 8907 mg/kg intravenous-rabbit LD50; 4641 mg/kg ubtravebiys-cat LDLO; 7529 mg/kg intraperitoneal-rat LD50; 10,765 mg/kg intraperitoneal-mouse LD50; 1826 mg/kg intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50; 3556 mg/kg intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50; 8655 mg/kg intraperitoneal-hamster LD50; 868 mg/kg unreported-man LDLO; mutagenic data (RTECS); reproductive effects data (RTECS).

Carcinogen Status: None.
Local Effects: Irritant - skin, eye.
Acute Toxicity Level: Slightly toxic by inhalation, dermal absorption, ingestion.
Target Effects: Central nervous system depressant; neurotoxin.
At Increased Risk from Exposure: Persons with kidney, eye or skin disorders.

Section 9 Ecological Information:
Harmful to aquatic life in very low concentrations. May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. Notify local health and wildlife officials. Notify operators of nearby water intakes.
Aquatic Toxicity: 25 mg/1/96 hours channel catfish TLM in fresh H2O
Waterfowl Toxicity: Data not available.
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): No information available.
Food Change Concentrations Potential: None.

Section 10 Spill or Leak Procedures
Steps to Be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled:
Soil Spill:
Dig a holding area such as a pit, pond or lagoon to contain spill and dike surface flow using barrier of soil, sandbags, foamed polyurethane or foamed concrete. Absorb liquid mass with fly ash or cement powder. Use sodium bisulfate (NaH(SO4) to neutralize spill.
Air Spill:
If material dissolved, apply activated carbon. Use dredges or lifts to extract masses of pollution and precipitates. Apply universal gelling agent to immobilize trapped spill and increase efficiency of removal. Limit spill motion and dispersion with natural barriers or oil spill control booms. Use soaps, detergents, alcohols or other surface active agent to thicken spilled material. Use suction hoses to remove trapped spill material. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) prohibits contaminating any known source of drinking water with substances known to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity.
Occupational Spill:
Shut off ignition sources. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. For small spills, take up with sand or other absorbent material and place into containers for disposal. For larger spills, dike far ahead of spill for disposal. No smoking, flames, or flares in hazard area. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and restrict entry.
Reportable Quantity: (RQ) 1000 lbs
The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Section 304 requires that a release equal to or greater than the reportable quantity for this substance be immediately reported to the local emergency planning committee and the state emergency response commission (40 CFR 355.40). If the release of this substance is reportable under CERCLA Section 103 (which formaldehyde is), then the national response center must also be notified immediately at 800-424-8882 or 202-426-2675 in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area (40 CFR 302.6).

Section 11 Disposal Guidelines:
RCRA:
The unused product is RCRA hazardous waste if discarded. The RCRA ID NO IS U122/D001. If the waste is a spent solvent, the appropriate spent solvent code should be used. Disposal must be in accordance with standards applicable to generators of hazardous waste, 40 CFR 262.

Other Disposal Considerations:
The waste material should be treated and/or disposed of at site authorized to handle hazardous chemical waste. Appropriate Federal, Sate and local regulatory authorities should be contacted before discharge, treatment of or disposal of waste material.

The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.

Section 12 Regulatory Information:

SARA TITLE lll (Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act):
Section 302 & 304 - Extremely Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 355) - Listed
Section 311 - Hazardous Categorization (40 CFR) 370) - acute, Chronic & Fire
Section 313 - Toxic Chemicals Listing (40 CFR 372.65) - Listed as a toxic chemical

CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act):
Section 102(A) - Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302.4) - Listed Reportable Quantity - 1,000 lbs
Section 101(14) - Reportable Quantity - 1,000 lbs

RCRA (Resource Conservation & Recovery Act):
40 CFR 261.33 Hazardous Waste Number - U122

NJ-RTK (New Jersey State Right To Know:
Environmental Hazardous Substance List - Listed, Substance #0946

Other Regulatory Information:
500 pounds SARA Section 302 Threshold Planning Quantity
1000 pounds SARA Section 304 Reportable Quantity
100 pounds CERCLA Section 103 Reportable Quantity
Subject to SARA Section 313 Annual Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.
Subject to California Proposition 65 Cancer and/or reproductive Toxicity warning and Release requirements (January, 1988). Formaldehyde is listed on the TSCA Inventory.

Section 13 Exposure Control / Protective Equipment

Ventilation: Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation to meet the published exposure limits. Ventilation equipment must be explosion proof.
Formaldehyde: Ventilation should meet the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.1048 (f).
Respirator:
The following respirators are the minimum legal requirements as set forth by OSHA found in 29 CFR 1910, subpart z.
Up to 10 ppm - Full facepiece with cartridges or canisters specifically approved for protection against formaldehyde. A half mask respirator with cartridges specifically approved for protection against formaldehyde can be substituted for the full facepiece respirator providing that effective gas-proof goggles are provided and used in combination with the half mask respirator.
Up to 100 ppm - Full face mask, chest or back mounted type with industrial size canister specifically approved for protection against formaldehyde. Type C supplied air respirator, demand type, with full facepiece, hood, or helmet.
Above 100 ppm or Unknown:

Emergencies: Self contained breathing apparatus with positive pressure full facepiece.
Combination supplied air full facepiece positive pressure respirator with auxiliary self contained air supply.
For Fire Fighting and other Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Conditions:
Any self contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. Any supplied air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

Escape: Self contained breathing apparatus in demand or pressure demand mode. Full face mask, front or back mounted type with industrial size canister specifically approved for protection against formaldehyde.

The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are recommendations by the US Department of Health and Human Services, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, or NIOSH criteria documents.
The specific respirator selected must be based on contamination levels found in the workplace, must not exceed the working limits of the respirator and be jointly approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (NIOSH-MSHA).

AT ANY DETECTABLE CONCENTRATION:
Any self contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Any supplied air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure demand or other positive pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

Clothing: Employee must wear appropriate protective (impervious) clothing and equipment to prevent any possibility of skin contact with this substance.
Gloves: Employee must wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent contact with this substance.
Eye Protection: Employee must wear splash proof or dust resistant safety goggles and a faceshield to prevent contact with this substance.
Emergency Wash Facilities: Where there is any possibility that an employee's eyes and/or skin may be exposed to this substance, the employer should provide an eye wash fountain and quick drench shower within the immediate work area for emergency use.

Section 14 Storage and Handling:
Observe all Federal, State and local regulations when storing and disposing of this substance. For assistance, contact the district director of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Store in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.106
Formaldehyde 37% is a class ll flammable liquid. Store in accordance with pile heights in the NFPA manual or BOCA codes.
Bonding and Grounding:
Substances with low electroconductivity, which may be ignited by electrostatic sparks, should be stored in containers which meet the bonding and grounding guidelines specified in NFPA77-1983, recommended practice on static electricity.
Store Away from Incompatible Substances:
Store in well ventilated place, away from sources of ignition and direct sunlight. Store at 15 to 30°C (59 - 86°F). Avoid contact with heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition. Vapors may be explosive. Avoid overheating of containers; containers may violently rupture in heat of fire. Avoid contamination of water sources.
General Handling:
Do not get in eyes. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. For five gallon container, after installation, do not remove spigot. Store with spigot in down position. Keep away from heat, sparks , and flame. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Section 15 Transportation Information:
HM-181 DOT Description: Formaldehyde solution, Flammable, 3 UN1198, Group lll
Proper Shipping Name: Formaldehyde Solutions, Flammable
Hazard Class: 3
ID No.: UN1198
Packing Group: lll
Label(s) Required: Flammable Liquid
Special Provisions: T8; Refers to transportation of IM portable tanks, B1; Bulk packaging requirements of 173.241 are applicable.
Packaging Authorization:
Exceptions: 173.150 for small quantities of flammable liquids; Non-bulk Packaging: 173.203 for liquid hazardous material in packing group ll; Bulk Packaging: 173.242 for liquid hazardous material

Quantity Limitations: Passenger aircraft or railcar: 60 L Cargo aircraft only: 220 L
Vessel Stowage Requirements: A
Other Stowage Provision: 40