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EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2006-04-26
Product name
PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Product Synonyms
Polyoxymethylene; Flo-Mor; Formagene; Paraforsn; Triformol; Trioxymethylene
CAS No.
30525-89-4
supplier name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 (1-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes, Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed., Flammable Category of Danger: Harmful , Corrosive , Flammable , Lachrymator
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Inhalation: Vapors or dusts will cause burns of respiratory passages. Harmful by inhalation. Ingestion: Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach Harmful if swallowed. Skin contact: Causes skin burns Harmful in contact with skin. Eye contact: Causes eye burns Risk of serious damage to eyes Vapors extremely irritating to eyes an respiratory tract ANSI Classification Corrosive, Irritant - eye, severe
Hazard statements
CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES VAPORS OR MISTS CAN IRRITATE OR BURN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED. Flammable CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Statement of First Aid If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. In case of contact, flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician for irritation or any other symptom.
Precautionary statements
ANSI Label Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not swallow. Avoid contact with skin and eyes Do not breathe vapors or spray mist
