Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-09-25
Product name
Casco-Resin 5H
CAS No.
50-00-0
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Company Information
company name
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA 2.1 Emergency Overview
Appearance/Odor
Opaque, white liquid Mild, formaldehyde odor CAUTION! Hazardous polymerization may occur. May cause eye irritation. NORTH AMERICAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE, 2000, NO: 171
HMIS® ratings
HEALTH = 1 (slight) FLAMMABILITY = 0 (minimal) REACTIVITY = 0 (minimal) CHRONIC = * involve data interpretations that may vary from company to company. They are intended only for the rapid, general identification of the magnitude of the specific hazard. To deal adequately with the safe handling of this material, all the information contained in this MSDS must be considered.
Potential health effects
Immediate Hazards INGESTION: No hazards known to company. INHALATION: Not expected to be harmful under normal conditions of use. However, if allowed to become airborne, may cause irritation of nose, throat and lungs. SKIN: May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. EYES: May cause irritation on prolonged or repeated contact. Delayed Hazards 50-00-0 Formaldehyde May cause cancer. OSHA regulates formaldehyde as a potential human carcinogen. See the OSHA Formaldehyde Workplace Standard at 29CFR 1910.1048. Rats chronically exposed to 14 ppm formaldehyde contracted nasal cancer. The National Toxicology Program (NTP) has listed formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded formaldehyde is carcinogenic to humans. Safe handling and use instructions are provided in this MSDS and in the OSHA Formaldehyde Workplace Standard at 29CFR1910.1048. OSHA has identified 0.5 ppm as the "Action Level". Please review and understand the guidance contained in this MSDS and refer to the OSHA Formaldehyde Standard for regulatory requirements that may be applicable to your operation and use. For further information and a review of various studies, go to www.osha.gov/SLTC/formaldehyde, www.iarc.fr and other authoritative websites. May cause allergic skin reaction. Some reports suggest that formaldehyde may cause respiratory sensitization, such as asthma, and that preexisting respiratory and skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure.
