Formaldehyde solution 37-41%

If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Remove to fresh air. Immediate medical attention is required.

Symptoms: Difficulty in breathing.

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Symptoms: May cause allergic skin reaction. Symptoms of allergic reaction may include rash, itching, swelling, tingling of the hands and feet, flushing.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation.

Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

No information available.

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Flammable. Containers may explode when heated. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back.

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Protective gloves. Viton (R) > 480 minutes 0.7 mm EN 374. Nitrile rubber > 360 minutes 15 - 22 mil As tested under EN374-3 Determination of Resistance to Permeation by Chemicals. Butyl rubber > 240 minutes 25 -35 mil. Neoprene gloves > 60 minutes 18 - 24 mil.

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Large scale/emergency use: When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Organic gases and vapours filter Type A Brown conforming to EN14387. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Long sleeved clothing.

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

Stable under normal conditions. Stabilized with Methanol. Hazardous polymerization may occur upon depletion of inhibitor.

None known, based on information available

Hazardous polymerization may occur upon depletion of inhibitor. Reaction of formaldehyde with nitrogen dioxide, nitromethane, perchloric acid and aniline, or peroxyformic acid yields explosive compounds. Formaldehyde reacts with hydrochloric acid to form the potent carcinogen bis-chloromethyl ether. The substance can react dangerously with:, strong oxidizing agents, potassium permanganate, magnesium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, perchloric acid + aniline, hydrochloric acid. The substance polymerize in contact with: alkali, nitrides, polymerization initiators. Risk of explosion in contact with: nitric acid, hydrogen peroxide, nitromethane, performic acid, peracetic acid, phenol, nitrogen dioxide (180 °C). Exothermic reaction with: bases, nitrides, polymerisation initiators, Sodium hydroxide, potassium permanganate, furfuryl alcohol, strong oxidizing agent.

Temperatures above 65°C. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Strong oxidizing agents. Potassium permanganate. Peroxides. Perchloric acid + aniline. Strong bases. Sodium hydroxide. Ammonia. Hydroxides. Sodium bisulfite. Strong acids. Hydrogen chloride. Isocyanates. Acid anhydrides. Magnesium carbonates. Iodine.

Formic acid. Oxygen from the air can oxidize formaldehyde to formic acid, especially when heated. Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).