Aldrich - 441244
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SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 3.2
Revision Date 11/19/2007
Print Date 03/14/2008
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
: Paraformaldehyde
Product Number
: 441244
Brand
: Aldrich
Company
: Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
2149 Winston Park Drive
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone
: +1 9058299500
Fax
: +1 9058299292
Emergency Phone #
: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms
: p-Formaldehyde
Polyoxymethylene
Formula
:
(C1H2O)n
Molecular Weight
: 30.03 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
Concentration
Paraformaldehyde
30525-89-4
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Target Organs
Eyes, Kidney, Liver, Heart
WHMIS Classification
B4
D1B
D2B
Flammable Solid
Toxic by inhalation.
Irritant
Sensitizer
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard: 3
Flammability: 1
Physical hazards: 2
NFPA Rating
Health Hazard: 3
Fire : 1
Reactivity Hazard: 2
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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation
Toxic if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable pr