Specifications

Section VI. First Aid Measures
Section V. Toxicological Properties
Reaction with hydrochloric acid may form bis-chloromethyl ether which is a confirmed human carcinogen according to
ACGIH and carcinogenic to humans according to IARC. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
If conscious, wash out mouth with water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward
with head down to avoid breathing in of vomitus.
Hazardous decomp.
products
Stability
Incompatibility
Stable. Conditions to avoid: heat, sparks and flame, temperatures below 20°C.
Not available.
May react violently with: acids, alkalis, anhydrides, isocyanates, urea, phenol, oxidizing agents, oxides, organic oxides,
reducing agents, ammonia, aniline, magnesium carbonate, performic acid, alkali metals, amines, hydrogen peroxide,
nitromethane, nitrogen dioxide, perchloric acid, bases, monomers, water reactive materials, magnesium carbonate
hydroxide.
Section VII. Reactivity Data
Reaction Products
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Immediate first aid is needed to prevent eye damage. IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with copious quantities of water for at
least 20 minutes holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. Seek immediate medical attention. DO NOT
use an eye ointment.
Remove patient to fresh air. Administer approved oxygen supply if breathing is difficult. Administer artificial respiration or
CPR if breathing has ceased. Seek immediate medical attention.
Eye contact
Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Immediate first aid is needed to prevent skin damage. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek immediate medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before
reusing.
Effects of Chronic
Overexposure
Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of
bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to an highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
accumulation in one or many human organs. Rats chronically exposed to 14 ppm formaldehyde contracted nasal cancers.
Based on animal data and limited epidemiological evidence, NTP, IARC and OSHA have listed formaldehyde as a probable
human carcinogen. Possible reproductive disorders from prolonged exposure (embryotoxic). Mutagen. Passes through the
placental barrier in animal. May cause sensitization by inhalation (asthma) and skin contact (dermatitis). Can cause
central nervous system depression. May cause damage to the central nervous system, repiratory system, lungs, eyes,
skin, gastrointestinal tract, liver, spleen, and kidneys. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce
target organs damage.