FREE SHIPPING $750.00 OR MORE CODE FSHIP12. NO CHEMICALS/GLASSWARE 1.800.967.5316 ALDON CORP. -- FORMIC ACID ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= MSDS Date: 06/04/1996 MSDS Num: CKBJY Product ID: FORMIC ACID MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 6V042 Name: ALDON CORP. Address: 1533 W HENRIETTA RD City: AVON NY 14414 Info Phone Number: 716-226-6177 Emergency Phone Number: 716-226-6177 Resp. Party Other MSDS No.: FF 270 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 64-18-6 RTECS #: LQ4900000 Name: FORMIC ACID % low Wt: 88. % high Wt: 90. OSHA PEL: 9 MG/M3;5 PPM ACGIH TLV: 9.4 MG/M3;5 PPM ACGIH STEL: 19 MG/M3;10 PPM EPA Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty: 5000 LBS ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RAT): UNKNOWN. Effects of Exposure: FORMIC ACID IS A HIGHLY TOXIC SUBSTANCE WHICH ALSO HAS CORROSIVE ACTION ON ANY BODY TISSUE IT CONTACTS. EYE: WITH LIQUID OR HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS WILL PRODUCE IRRITATION AND CONJUNCTIVITIS AND MAY CAUSE CORNEAL BURNS. ISKIN: CONTACT WILL CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS. NHALATION: EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS IS IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: CAUSES ACUTE LOCAL TISSUE DAMAGE WI TH OTHER EFFECTS RANGING FROM NAUSEA AND DIZINESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: EYE-CORNEAL BURNS. SKIN-BURNS. INGESTION-NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. Medical Cond Aggravated By Exposure: NONE SPECIFIED First Aid: EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES INCLUDING UNDER EYELIDS. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-FLUSH WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTIO N IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF ILLNESS OR DISCOMFORT DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF MI LK OR WATER TO DRINK. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION AND ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.ABSORB SPILL IN VERMICULITE, SAND, EARTH, PAPER TOWEL AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. NEUTRALIZE REMAINING TRACES OF RESIDUE WI TH SODA ASH AND FLUSH TO DRAIN WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. Neutralizing Agent: SODA ASH Waste Disposal Methods: DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS. THESE DISPOSAL GUIDE LINES ARE INTENDED FOR CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR EQUIPP ED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS AND FIRE HAZARDS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. Other Precautions: READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USE. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, CLOTHING. REMOVE ALL C ONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES AT ONCE. WASH BEFORE REUSING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Flash Point Method: TOC Flash Point: =71.C, 159.8F Autoignition Temp: =600.C, 1112.F Lower Limits: 18% Upper Limits: 57% Extinguishing Media: CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2); DRY CHEMICAL (ABC); WATER SPRAY Fire Fighting Procedures: THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IS A MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME. FIREFIGHTERS MUST USE EYE PROTECTION AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING EQUIPMENT WITH FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO FIGHT FI RES IN WHICH THIS MATERIAL IS INVOLVED. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: CORROSIVE FUMES. DANGEROUSLY CAUSTIC TO SKIN. FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS; CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WORK IN A FUME HOOD OR WEAR A N IOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL): RECOMMENDED Protective Gloves: RUBBER Eye Protection: GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: SMOCK, APRON, CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES, EYE WASH STATION, VENTILATION HOOD, PROPER GLOVES, FIRE EXTINGUISHER. Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES,CLOTHING. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES AT ONCE.WASH BEFORE REUSING. Supplemental Safety and Health: OTHER PRECAUTIONS: FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. *******CENCO P/N: 37054-10. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= HCC: C1 Boiling Point: =101.C, 213.8F Melt/Freeze Pt: =8.C, 46.4F Vapor Pres: 23MM Vapor Density: 1.59 Spec Gravity: 1.213 Evaporation Rate & Reference: >1(BUAC=1) Solubility in Water: COMPLETE Appearance and Odor: CLEAR,COLORLESS FUMING LIQUID;PUNGENT PENETRATING ODOR. Percent Volatiles by Volume: 100% ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Stability Condition To Avoid: EXCESSIVE TEMPERATUR AND HEAT. Materials To Avoid: ALKALIES, STRONG OXIDIZERS ,CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID. Hazardous Decomposition Products: THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING MAY PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= Toxicological Information: STEL: 10 PPM, 19 MG/M3; TWA: 5 PPM; 9.4 MG/M3 (AIR). ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= Transport Information: D.O.T.: FORMIC ACID, 8, UN1779, PG II. ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= Other Information: DANGER! CORROSIVE! CAUSES SEVERE SKIN AND EYE BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. COMBUSTIBLE. ======================================================= Transportation Information ======================================================= Responsible Party Cage: 6V042 Trans ID NO: 151334 Product ID: FORMIC ACID MSDS Prepared Date: 06/04/1996 Review Date: 02/05/2000 MFN: 1 Multiple KIT Number: 0 Review IND: Y Unit Of Issue: CY Type Of Container: CYLINDER ======================================================= Detail DOT Information ======================================================= DOT PSN Code: GNR DOT Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID Hazard Class: 8 UN ID Num: UN1779 DOT Packaging Group: II Label: CORROSIVE Special Provision: B2,B28,T8 Packaging Exception: 154 Non Bulk Pack: 202 Bulk Pack: 242 Max Qty Pass: 1 L Max Qty Cargo: 30 L Vessel Stow Req: A Water/Ship/Other Req: 40 ======================================================= Detail IMO Information ======================================================= IMO PSN Code: HMT IMO Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID IMDG Page Number: 8177 UN Number: 1779 UN Hazard Class: 8 IMO Packaging Group: II Subsidiary Risk Label: - EMS Number: 8-05 MED First Aid Guide NUM: 700 ======================================================= Detail IATA Information ======================================================= IATA PSN LB IATA UN ID Num: 1779 IATA Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID IATA UN Class: 8 IATA Label: CORROSIVE UN Packing Group: II Packing Note Passenger: 808 Max Quant Pass: 1L Max Quant Cargo: 30L Packaging Note Cargo: 812 ======================================================= Detail AFI Information ======================================================= AFI PSN LB AFI Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID AFI Hazard Class: 8 AFI UN ID NUM: UN1779 AFI Packing Group: II Special Provisions: P5 Back Pack Reference: A12.3 ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: FORMIC ACID Cage: 6V042 Company Name: AL-DON CHEMICALS INC Street: 1533 W HENRIETTA RD City: AVON NY Zipcode: 14414-9508 Health Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 02/05/2000 Status Code: A Origination Code: F Chronic Hazard IND: Y Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: WARNING Respiratory Protection IND: YES Health Hazard: Moderate Contact Hazard: Moderate Fire Hazard: Slight Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: FORMIC ACID IS A HIGHLY TOXIC SUBSTANCE WHICH ALSO HAS CORROSIVE ACTION ON ANY BODY TISSUE IT CONTACTS. EYE: WITH LIQUID OR HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS WILL PRODUCE IRRITATION AND CONJUNCTIVITIS AND MAY CAUSE CORNEAL BURNS. ISKIN: CONTACT WILL CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS. NHALATION: EXCESSIVE INHALATION OF VAPORS IS IRRITATING TO UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: CAUSES ACUTE LOCAL TISSUE DAMAGE WI TH OTHER EFFECTS RANGING FROM NAUSEA AND DIZINESS TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. ======================================================= 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, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. Any person utilizing this instruction who is not a military or civilian employee of the United States of America should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation regardless of similarity to a corresponding Department of Defense or other government situation. MSDS

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