ALDON CORP. -- FORMIC ACID -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FORMIC ACID
MSDS Date:06/04/1996
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDON CORP.
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-226-6177
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:FF 270
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6V042
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AL-DON CHEMICALS INC
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414-9508
Country:US
Phone:716-226-6177
CAGE:6V042
Company Name:CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:3300 CENCO PKY
Box:City:FRANKLIN PARK
State:IL
ZIP:60131-1364
Country:US
Phone:847-451-0150
Contract Num:MDA414-99-P-4954
CAGE:0ZGA2

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FORMIC ACID
CAS:64-18-6
RTECS #:LQ4900000
Minumum % Wt:88.
Maxumum % 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

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): UNKNOWN.
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic: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.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-CORNEAL BURNS. SKIN-BURNS.
    INGESTION-NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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 Pt:=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%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES, STRONG OXIDIZERS ,CONCENTRATED SULFURIC ACID.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATUR AND HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING MAY
    PRODUCE CARBON DIOXIDE AND/OR CARBON MONOXIDE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:STEL: 10 PPM, 19 MG/M3; TWA: 5 PPM; 9.4 MG/M3
    (AIR).

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:D.O.T.: FORMIC ACID, 8, UN1779, PG II.

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