PARAFORMALDEHYDE
SYNONYMS: Paraform, Polioxymethylene, Metaformaldehyde
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET |
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| ISSUE DATE: January 1992. | LAST REVISION: October 1997 |
SECTION I IDENTIFICATION |
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| NAME OF MANUFACTURER: | Adhesivos, S.A. de C.V. | EMERGENCY |
| ADDRESS: | Fuego # 719, | PHONE: (52 5) 568-6233 |
| México, D.F., C.P. 01900 | FAX: (52 5) 568-5638 | |
| CHEMICAL FAMILY: | Aldehide Polymer | MOLECULAR WT: Avg. 600 |
SECTION II HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS |
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| REGULATED COMPONENTS | CAS No. | UN Number | % | TLV UNITS: |
| Paraformaldehido | 30525-89-4 | 2213 | 90-92 | 3 mg/m3 |
| 67-56-1 | 1230 | 1, 7 ó 15 | 200 ppm | |
| N.F.P.A. / HMIS CLASSIFICATION | HEALTH HAZARD | FIRE HAZARD | REACTIVITY | SPECIFIC RISKS / PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT |
| 0 - MINIMUM 3
SERIOUS 1 - LIGHT 4 - SEVERE 2 - MODERATE |
NFPA: 2 | 2 | 1 | Safety glasses, coveralls, boots, long rubber gloves and mask for organic gases. |
| HMIS: 3 | 1 | 0 | ||
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SECTION III PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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| BOILING POINT: | - | DENSITY : | 1.4 gr/ml |
| VAPOR PRESSURE: | 1.45 mm Hg | % VOLATILITY BY VOL. : | < 10 |
| VAPOR DENSITY: | 1.03 | APPEARANCE: | Solid |
| SOLUBILITY IN WATER: | Complete | COLOR: | White |
| EVAPORATION RATIO: | - | ODOR: | Stingy, irritating |
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: |
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| IGNITION POINT: 300° C. | FLAMMABLE
LIMITS |
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: Water Spray
Foam  Halon CO2
Dry Chemical Other |
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| SPECIAL FIRE
FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Use water to cool the structures and the containers exposed to fire. |
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| UNUSUAL FIRE
AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Mixtures with Chlorine (Cl), Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4), and Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). |
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| COMBUSTION
PRODUCTS: Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane. |
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| SECTION V: HEALTH HAZARDS |
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| IN CASE OF INGESTION: Irritation of the mouth, throat, and stomach. |
| IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: Irritation and burns. |
| SKIN ABSORPTION: Irritation, hardening and dermatitis. |
| FUME INHALATION: Fumes are irritating to nose, eyes, and throat. |
| SYMPTOMS: Inflammation of mouth and throat. Nausea and vomit. |
| FIRST AID: Thoroughly cleanse with running water. Induce vomit. |
SECTION VI: HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY |
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| STABLE UNSTABLE |
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, fire, contact with incompatible materials, inhalation, ingestion, direct physical contact and tempetures above 38º C. | |
| INCOMPATIBILITY: (materials to avoid) H2SO4, HNO3, caustics, ammonia, amines, alcanoamines. | ||
| DECOMPOSITION INTO DANGEROUS PRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide (CO), Formaldehyde vapors. | ||
| DANGEROUS POLYMERIZATION: Yes | OCCURS: DOES NOT OCCUR: |
CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
Mixture with Potassium Permanganate and Chlorine (Cl). |
SECTION VII: SPILL, LEAK OR RELEASE CONTAINMENT PROCEDURE |
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| Avoid sources of ignition, Since the product is solid, spill control is easier. Use personal security gear. Place recovered material in a closed container. |
| SECTION VIII: PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
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| BREATHING PROTECTION: Use air supply breathing apparatus. | |
| GLOVES: Long rubber | EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles. |
| ADDITIONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: For high concentration use neoprene suit and breathing apparatus. | |
| SECTION IX: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION |
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| Product is shipped in 15 - 20 kg. bags. Do not pile more than 40 bags high. Transport in covered vehicle. |
| SECTION X: WASTE DISPOSAL |
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| Follow all local, state an federal regulations concerning the disposal of this material in your area. |
| Avoid contamination of water supplies with run off from water used to dilute this product. |
| SECTION XI: S.T.P.S. INFORMATION |
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| SECTION XII :SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION. |
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| Same protection measures used for handling and storage: Use goggles, face mask, rubber gloves, and breathing apparatus. |
| OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Store in poly bags, steel lined drums or plastic containers. |