| Safety data sheet |
| According to EC Directive 91/155/EEC |
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| 1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking |
| Identification of the product | ||
| Catalogue No.: | 159174 | |
| Product name: | Formaldehyde solution Reag. Ph Eur | |
| Manufacturer/supplier identification | ||
| Company: |
Merck Ltd. 9th Floor, Monterey Tower, 2170 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320 Tel: (662) 308 - 0218 |
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| 2. Composition/information on ingredients |
| Synonyms |
| Formalin solution ; Methanal solution ; Methyl aldehyde solution |
| Hazardous ingredients: | ||||
| Name according to EC Directives: | Formaldehyde | |||
| Hazard symbols: | T | R-phrases: | 23/24/25-34-40-43 | |
| EC-Index-No.: | 605-001-00-5 | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause sensitization by skin contact. | ||
| CAS-No..: | 50-00-0 | Content: | >= 25 - 50% | |
| Name according to EC Directives: | methanol | |||
| Hazard symbols: | F T | R-phrases: | 11-23/25 | |
| EC-Index-No.: | 603-001-00-X | Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. | ||
| CAS-No..: | 67-56-1 | Content: | >= 3 - 20% | |
| 3. Hazards identification |
| Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
| 4. First aid measures |
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After inhalation: fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation. After skin contact: wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist. After swallowing: make victim drink plenty of water. Subsequently administer: activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). Immediately summon doctor. Gastric lavage. Laxative: Sodium sulfate (1 tablespoon/1/4 l water). Mention methanol. |
| 5. Fire-fighting measures |
| Suitable extinguishing media: |
| Powder, foam. Fire extinguisher: powder , carbon dioxide , water |
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Special risks: |
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formaldehyde vapours : Combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition. Formation of explosive mixtures possible with air. |
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Special protective equipment for fire fighting: |
| Do not stay in dangerous zone without suitable chemical protection clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. |
| 6. Accidental release measures |
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Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb® ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Environmental-protection measures: Do not allow to enter sewerage system. Additional notes: Render harmless: Treatment with execess sodium hydrogen sulfite solution. |
| 7. Handling and storage |
| Handling: |
| No further requirements. |
| Storage: |
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Tightly closed. Protected from light. In a well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition and heat. Above +15°C. Accessible only for authorized persons. Requirements for storage rooms and containers: No metal containers. |
| 8. Exposure controls/personal protection |
| Specific control parameter | ||
| MAK Germany (max. workplace conc.) | ||
| Formaldehyde | 0.5 ml/m3 or 0.62 mg/m3 | |
| Methanol | 200 ml/m3 or 270 mg/m3 | |
| Personal protective equipment: | |
| Respiratory protection: | required when vapours/aerosols are generated. |
| Eye protection: | required |
| Hand protection: |
required Protective clothing should be selected specifically for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier. |
| Industrial hygiene: | Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply skin- protective barrier cream. Wash hands and face after working with substance. Under no circumstances eat or drink at workplace. |
| 9. Physical and chemical properties |
| Form: | liquid | |||
| Colour: | colourless | |||
| Odour: | pungent | |||
| pH value | (20 °C) | 3 - 4 | ||
| Melting temperature | ~ -118 °C | |||
| Boiling temperature | ~ 96 - 98 °C | |||
| Ignition temperature | ~ 300 °C | |||
| Flash point | ~ 62 °C | |||
| Explosion limits | lower | 7 Vol% | ||
| upper | 73 Vol% | |||
| Density | (20 °C) | 1.08 g/cm3 | ||
| Solubility in | water | (20 °C) | soluble | |
| ethanol | (20 °C) | soluble | ||
| log P(oct): | 0.00 |
| 10. Stability and reactivity |
| Conditions to be avoided |
| Heating. |
| Substances to be avoided |
| polymerization initiators ( e.g. alkali metals ) , acids , nitrogen oxides , hydrogen peroxide , oxidizing agent , performic acid |
| Hazardous decomposition products |
| in the event of fire : formaldehyde vapours |
| Stabilizer |
| methanol |
| Further information |
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hygroscopic ; inflammable ; reductive ; tends to polymerize ; incompatible with various metals and various alloys Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state when heated. |
| 11. Toxicological information |
| Acute toxicity |
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LD50 (oral, rat): 100 mg/kg (Formaldehyde) ; LD50 (dermal, rabbit): 270 mg/kg (Formaldehyde) ; LC50 (inhalation, rat): 203 mg/m3 (Formaldehyde) ; |
| Subacute to chronic toxicity |
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Applicable to partial component(s): The carcinogenic potential requires further clarification. An embryotoxic effect need not be feared when the threshold limit value is observed. |
| Further toxicological information |
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Property that must be anticipated on the basis of the components of the preparation: After inhalation: Inhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract. After skin contact: Severe irritations. Sensitization with allergic manifestations. Danger of skin absorption. After eye contact: Severe irritations. Lacrimal irritation due to vapours. After swallowing: irritations of mucous membranes in the mouth, pharynx, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Risk of perforation in the oesophagus and stomach. Systemic effects: narcosis , blindness |
| Further data |
| The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals. |
| 12. Ecological information |
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Biologic degradation: Readily biodegradable (reduction: DOC >70 %; BOD >60 %; BOD5 to COD >50 %). Behavior in environmental compartments: Distribution: log P(oct):: 0.00 (Formaldehyde) ; No bioaccumulation is to be expected (log P(o/w <1). Evaluation number (FRG) (bacteria): 4.9 (Formaldehyde) ; Evaluation number (FRG) (fish): 4.3 (Formaldehyde) ; Evaluation number (FRG) (mammal): 3 (Formaldehyde) ; Ecotoxic effects: Biological effects: Toxic for aquatic organisms. protoplasmatic toxin Caustic even in diluted form. Disinfectant effect. Toxic effect on fish and plankton. Sludge decomposition impaired or not possible even in diluted concentration. Endangers drinking-water supplies if allowed to enter soil and/or waters in large quantities. Fish toxicity: L.idus LC50: 108 mg/l (Formaldehyde) ; L.idus LC100: 130 mg/l (Formaldehyde) ; Daphnia toxicity: Daphnia magna EC50: 42 mg/l (Formaldehyde) ; Maximum permissible toxic concentration: Ps.pudita EC5: 14 mg/l (Formaldehyde) ; E.sulcatum EC5: 22 mg/l (Formaldehyde) ; Further ecologic data: BOD5: 0.728 g/g (Formaldehyde) ; COD: 1.06 g/g (Formaldehyde) ; ThOD: 1.068 g/g (Formaldehyde) ; Do not allow to enter waters, waste water, or soil! |
| 13. Disposal considerations |
| Product: |
| There are no uniform EC Regulations for the disposal of chemicals or residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste. The disposal of the latter is regulated in the EC member countries through corresponding laws and regulations. We recommend that you contact either the authorities in charge or approved waste disposal companies which will advise you on how to dispose of special waste. |
| Packaging: |
| Disposal in compliance with official regulations. Handle contaminated packaging in the same way as the substance itself. If not officially specified differently, non-contaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled. |
| 14. Transport information |
| Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany) | ||||
| GGVS/GGVE class: | 8 | Number and letter: | 63c | |
| ADR/RID class: | 8 | Number and letter: | 63c | |
| Name of material: | 2209 FORMALDEHYDLOESUNG | |||
| River transport ADN/ADNR | |||
| not examined | |||
| Sea transport IMDG | ||||||
| IMDG class: | 8 | UN-No.: | 2209 | Packaging group: | III | |
| Ems: | 8-07 | MFAG: | 300 | |||
| Correct technical name: | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION | |||||
| Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR | |||||
| ICAO/IATA class: | 8 | UN/ID-No.: | 2209 | Packaging group: | III |
| Correct technical name: | FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION | ||||
| The transport regulations are cited according to international regulations and in the form applicable in Germany (GGVS/GGVE). Possible national deviations in other countries are not considered. |
| 15. Regulatory information |
| Labelling according to EC Directives | ||
| Symbol: | T | Toxic immediately and show this container or label. |
| R-phrases: | R 23/24/25-34-40-43 | Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns. Possible risks of irreversible effects. May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
| S-phrases: | S 26-36/37/39-45-51 | In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Use only in well-ventilated areas. |
| EC-No.: | --- | |
| German regulations | ||
| Water pollution class | 2 | (polluting substance) |
| 16. Other information |
| Reason for alteration |
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General update. Addition in the chapter ecology. |
