MALLINCKRODT INC -- PARAFORMALDEHYDE  -- 6810-00F032038
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PARAFORMALDEHYDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032038
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:PARAFORMALDEHYDE
CAS:30525-89-4
RTECS #:RV0540000
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 800 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. INGESTION: SEVERE IRRITATION TO MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH;
    POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS.
    SKIN: (CHRONIC) HARDENING OR TANN ING, ALLERGIC DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: TEARING. SKIN: DRYING, CRACKING, SCALING.
    INGESTION: LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. INHALATION: INFLAMMATION OF
    MUCOSA, BRONCHOPNEUMONIA, EDEMA.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF
    NECESSARY. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF
    WATER & STICKING FINGERS DOWN THROAT. NEVER GIVE FLUIDS TO
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN:  FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:158F
Lower Limits:7%
Upper Limits:73%
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS COOL. WEAR SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH POINT, VAPOR-AIR MIXTURES ARE
    EXPLOSIVE. DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PLACE CONTAINER IN VENTILATED AREA. DIKE
    SPILL. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. USE FOAM TO CONTROL VAPORS.
    FLUSH AREA W/WATER SPARINGLY OR USE AN ABSORBANT TO CONTAIN/REMOVE
    SPILL. AVOID RUN OFF INTO WAT ERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM SULFITE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS
    PREFERRED. SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE
    LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM OR CABINET.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR, FULL FACEPIECE
    RESPIRATOR, AIRLINED HOOD, OR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER,
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BOOTS, APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH HANDS/FACE/FOREARMS/NECK WHEN EXITING RESTRICTED AREAS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING & DON'T EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORKPLACE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SUBLIMES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:248-338F
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:1.03
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER W/PUNGENT FORMALDEHYDE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CAUSTICS, STRONG ALKALIES, ISOCYANATES, ANHYDRIDES, OXIDES & INORGANIC
    ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, HYDROGEN & FORMALDEHYDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY INCINERATION OR BIOLOGICAL
    OXIDATIO W/PROPER ACCLIMATION OF SYSTEM. LANDFILL ONLY IF
    SOLIDIFIED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. ENSURE COMPLIANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.