Material Safety Data Sheet
FAA Solution

ACC# 45357
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: FAA Solution
Catalog Numbers: S80008
Synonyms:
Formaldehyde-acetic acid alcohol.
Company Identification:

              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call:
201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call:
800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 77.0 200-578-6
7732-18-5 Water 7.9 231-791-2
64-19-7 Acetic acid 7.6 200-580-7
50-00-0 Formaldehyde 5.8 200-001-8
67-56-1 Methanol 1.7 200-659-6

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point: 20 deg C.
Warning! Contains formaldehyde which can cause cancer. May cause allergic respiratory and skin reaction. Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. This substance has caused adverse reproductive and fetal effects in humans. May cause central nervous system depression. Cannot be made non-poisonous.
Target Organs: Kidneys, heart, central nervous system, liver, lungs, respiratory system, teeth, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Substance is readily absorbed through the skin. May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities.
Ingestion: May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression.
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness. May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the respiratory tract. Can produce delayed pulmonary edema.
Chronic: Chronic ingestion may cause liver damage. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause reproductive and fetal effects. Contains formaldehyde which can cause cancer in humans. There is sufficient evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans, a rare cancer in developed countries. There is limited evidence that formaldehyde causes cancer of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses and strong but not sufficient evidence for leukemia.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Activated charcoal does not reduce ethanol absorption. Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems, or impaired liver, kidney, or respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance. Effects may be delayed.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Will burn if involved in a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water.
Flash Point: 20 deg C ( 68.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 362.8 deg C ( 685.04 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:3.3% (ethanol)
Upper: 19.0% (ethanol)
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 3; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust. Use a spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. See 29CFR 1910.1048 for regulatory requirements pertaining to all occupational exposures to formaldehyde, i.e., from formaldehyde gas, its solutions, and materials that release formaldehyde.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Ethyl alcohol 1000 ppm TWA 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA 3300 ppm IDLH 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA
Water none listed none listed none listed
Acetic acid 10 ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA 50 ppm IDLH 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA
Formaldehyde 0.3 ppm Ceiling 0.016 ppm TWA 20 ppm IDLH 0.75 ppm TWA; 0.5 ppm Action Level; 0.75 ppm TWA; 2 ppm STEL (Irritant and potential cancer ha zard - see 29 CFR 1910.1048)
Methanol 200 ppm TWA; 250 ppm STEL; Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous r oute 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA 6000 ppm IDLH 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: Ethyl alcohol: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Acetic acid: 10 ppm TWA; 25 mg/m3 TWA Formaldehyde: 3 ppm TWA (unless specified in 1910.1048) Methanol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear, colorless
Odor: aldehyde-like - acetic odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:<1.0 (water=1)
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 75-100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.85-0.9
Molecular Formula:Mixture
Molecular Weight:Not available.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, excess heat, confined spaces.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000      
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000      
CAS# 64-19-7: AF1225000      
CAS# 50-00-0: LP8925000      
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-17-5:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 9000 mg/kg;
.

CAS# 7732-18-5:
     Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
.

CAS# 64-19-7:
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Mild;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5620 ppm/1H;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 3310 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 1060 uL/kg;
.

CAS# 50-00-0:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 10 mg Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 37% Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 50 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 454 mg/m3/4H;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 505 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 203 mg/m3;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 578 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 250 ppm/2H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 42
CAS# 67-56-1:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate;
     Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 64-17-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 64-19-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 50-00-0:

CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: In June 2004 an expert IARC group determined that there is now sufficient evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans, a rare cancer in developed countries.
Teratogenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: Oral, Human - woman: TDLo = 41 gm/kg (female 41 week(s) after conception) Effects on Newborn - Apgar score (human only) and other neonatal measures or effects and Effects on Newborn - drug dependence.
Reproductive Effects: CAS# 64-17-5: Intrauterine, Human - woman: TDLo = 200 mg/kg (female 5 day(s) pre-mating) Fertility - female fertility index (e.g. # females pregnant per # sperm positive females; # females pregnant per # females mated).
Mutagenicity: CAS# 64-17-5: DNA Inhibition: Human, Lymphocyte = 220 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Lymphocyte = 1160 gm/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Human, Leukocyte = 1 pph/72H (Continuous).; Sister Chromatid Exchange: Human, Lymphocyte = 500 ppm/72H (Continuous).
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 50-00-0: waste number U122.
CAS# 67-56-1: waste number U154 (Ignitable waste).

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. No information available.
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: UN1987
Packing Group: II

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 64-19-7: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ      CAS# 50-00-0: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ      CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 50-00-0: 500 lb TPQ
SARA Codes
     CAS # 64-17-5: immediate, delayed, fire.
     CAS # 64-19-7: immediate, delayed, fire.
     CAS # 50-00-0: immediate, delayed.
     CAS # 67-56-1: immediate, fire.
Section 313
     This material contains Formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0, 5.8%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
     This material contains Methanol (CAS# 67-56-1, 1.7%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 50-00-0 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 64-19-7 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 50-00-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     CAS# 50-00-0 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 64-17-5 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 64-19-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 50-00-0 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
     CAS# 67-56-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65
WARNING: This product contains Formaldehyde, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause developmental reproductive toxicity.
California No Significant Risk Level: CAS# 50-00-0: 40 ęg/day NSRL

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     T F
Risk Phrases:

     R 11 Highly flammable.
     R 45 May cause cancer.

Safety Phrases:

     S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
     S 33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
     S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

     CAS# 64-17-5: 0
     CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
     CAS# 64-19-7: 1
     CAS# 50-00-0: 2
     CAS# 67-56-1: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of B2, D2A.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 64-19-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 50-00-0 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
     CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #9 Date: 12/04/2007

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