MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS,INC -- PARA-PAK 10% FORMALIN,PART A -- 6550-00N010559 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PARA-PAK 10% FORMALIN,PART A
MSDS Date:03/23/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N010559
MSDS Number: BHVDV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS,INC
Address:3471 RIVER HILLS DRIVE
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45244
Info Phone Num:800-543-1980,IN OHIO:513-271-3700
Emergency Phone Num:800-543-1980,IN OHIO:513-271-3700
Preparer's Name:RICHARD H WALTER
CAGE:8X084
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MERIDIAN DIAGNOSTICS INC
Address:3471 RIVER HILLS DR
Box:44216
City:CINCINNATI
State:OH
ZIP:45244-3023
Country:US
Phone:800-543-1980/513-271-3700
CAGE:8X084

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: 3.7%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)  (SARA III)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.8%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.PRODUCT IS
    CORROSIVE AND IS A SENSITIZER.MIXTURE NOT TESTED AS A WHOLE.THE
    MIXTURE IS ASSUMED TO PRESENT THE SAME HEALTH HAZARDS AS DO THE
    COMPONENTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:FORMALDEHYDE:LIMITED EVID FOR CARCIN IN
    HUMANS/SUFF IN ANIMALS (IARC,1987);KNOWN HUMAN CARCINOGEN
    (OSHA,1985); (SEE SUP)
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:IRRITATING.MAY CAUSE REDDENING,TEARING AND
    EYE DAMAGE.SKIN:IRRITATING TO SKIN AND MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.INGESTION/INHALATION:MAY CAUSE COLLAPSE AND
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.SKIN:FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MIN.INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING WITH
    FINGER.INHALATION:GIVE FRESH AIR.GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED.GET MEDI CAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM,WATER FOG,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH 2% AMMONIA AND ABSORB ON
    PAPER,VERMICULITE,ETC.GENERALLY SMALL QUANTITIES MAY BE DISPOSED OF
    IN A SANITARY LANDFILL.
Neutralizing Agent:2% AMMONIA SOLUTION.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS ARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
    WHEN EMPTY.DO NOT REUSE.
Other Precautions:N/K 

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW TLV .
Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING OR BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLANATION OF CARCINOGENICITY:ACGIH A2=SUSPECTED HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN.FORMALDEHYDE (GAS):SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN (NTP,195).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:N/K 
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Spec Gravity:N/K 
pH:4.0
Solubility in Water:UNLIMITED
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:4.5

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH STRONG ALKALINES OR STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE KNOWN
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .GENERALLY,LABORATORY SCALE
    QUANTITIES MAY BE PLACED IN CONTAINER WITH SUFFICIENT ABSORBANT
    MATERIAL AND DISPOSED OF IN A  SANITARY LANDFILL.

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