PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET

Conforms to SANS 10234 as amended from time to time

UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

Reference No: WCH-SDS-01
Revision 03 | 10-07-2018
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAMES

Urea Formaldehyde
UF Resin 1.1 to 1.8
Urea glue resin
OTHER MEANS OF IDENTIFICATION

Not applicable
INTENDED USE OF THIS PRODUCT

Used in chipboard and MDF production. Can be used to make fire-lighters. In mixtures with other organic material, can be used
as slow-releasing fertiliser.
COMPANY’S DETAILS

Safripol Piet Retief, a division of KAP Diversified Industrial (Pty) Ltd

PHYSICAL ADDRESS : Farm Vroegeveld, Kempsite, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2380
POSTAL ADDRESS : PO Box 2000, Piet Retief, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2380
TELEPHONE No : +27 17 826 8600 FAX No : +27 17 826 8610
EMAIL : general@woodchemsa.co.za EMERGENCY No : +27 17 826 8600

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION

PHYSICAL HAZARD : None

ACUTE TOXICITY : Oral (Category 4) (formaldehyde)
: Dermal (Category 3) (formaldehyde)
: Inhalation (Category 2) (formaldehyde)
SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION : Category 2
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE / IRRITATION : Category 2A
SENSITISATION : Category 3 (Respiratory)
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY : None
CARCINOGENICITY : Category 2
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY : None
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY : None
ASPIRATION : Classification not possible
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS : Category 1 (aquatic – acute)

LABEL ELEMENTS

WARNING
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin and serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected
of causing cancer. Toxic to aquatic life.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing vapour.
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Wash exposed body parts thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product. Use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective equipment.
In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

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OTHER HAZARDS

Not applicable

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

UREA FORMALDEHYDE
COMPONENT CAS No / EC No CONCENTRATION / RANGE
Urea formaldehyde polymerized resin 9011-05-06 >64%
Water 7732-18-5 <35%
Free formaldehyde 50-00-0 <0.3%

UF RESIN 1.2
COMPONENT CAS No / EC No CONCENTRATION / RANGE
Urea 57-13-6 47.43%
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 28.46%
Water 7732-18-5 23.81%
Borax 71377-02-01 0.04%
Caustic 95077-05-7 0.13%
Formic acid 992-98-3 0.13%

UF RESIN 1.4
COMPONENT CAS No / EC No CONCENTRATION / RANGE
Urea 57-13-6 44.64%
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 31.25%
Water 7732-18-5 23.81%
Borax 71377-02-01 0.04%
Caustic 95077-05-7 0.13%
Formic acid 992-98-3 0.13%

There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the Company and in the concentrations applicable, are classified
as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in
Section 8.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION : Remove victim to fresh air and keep in a rest position, comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if
breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained
personnel. Get medical attention if adverse effects persist or are severe. If case of inhalation of
decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept
under medial surveillance for 48 hours. If necessary, call a poison centre or doctor.
SKIN CONTACT : Wash contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at
least 10 minutes. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice. In the event of any complaints or
symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothes before re-use. Clean shoes thoroughly before re-use.

EYE CONTACT : Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing for at least 10 minutes. If eye irritation
persists, get medical advice.
INGESTION : Rinse mouth with water. Remove dentures, if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest position,
comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give
small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head
should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention if adverse health
effects persist or are severe. If necessary, call a poison centre or doctor.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRST AIDERS

If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the rescuer should wear appropriate mask or self-contained breathing apparatus. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
INDICATIONS OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION & SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED

Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain
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an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. No action must be taken involving any personal risk
or without suitable training.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Water spray, carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE ACTIONS

In a fire, or if heated, a pressure increase may occur and the container may burst. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all
persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action must be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. Keep containers cooled by spraying with large amounts of water from a safe distance. Exercise caution when fighting
any chemical fire.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full-face
respirator operated in positive pressure mode.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS

The product is not combustible under normal conditions, and not considered to be a fire risk. Decomposition products may include
the following materials:

• Carbon dioxide
• Carbon monoxide
• Nitrogen oxides
• Formaldehyde
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

No action must be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Do not touch or walk through spilled material.
Avoid breathing vapour. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment.
If specialised clothing is required to deal with the accidental release, take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and
unsuitable materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS

Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Do not discharge directly into
a water course. If accidental spillage or washings enter drains or water courses, contact the relevant authorities.
CONTAINMENT & CLEANUP

SMALL SPILL – Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute small spills with water and mop up if water soluble.
Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert, dry material immediately and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. Disposal containers must be properly labelled with correct contents and hazard symbols. Dispose of safely via a
licenced waste disposal contractor.
LARGE SPILL – Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined spaces. Absorb
and/or contain with inert material. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant. Do not use water to clean the area until
recyclable resin has been removed.
After the spillage has been cleaned, wash the contact area with warm water (preferably warm urea water) and discard the wash
water the same as the resin. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. See Section 13
for waste disposal considerations.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Persons with a history of skin sensitisation problems should not handle this product. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Handle in accordance with good industrial
hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking, and again when leaving work. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapour. Do not ingest. Avoid

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release to the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Do
not enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated.
Store between 20ºC and 30ºC, preferably close to 25ºC as this will increase the shelf life of the product. Store in accordance with
local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatible materials and food and drink. Keep containers closed until ready for use and check regularly for leaks. Containers
that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

OCCUPATIONAL
COMPONENT SOURCE FOR OEL
EXPOSURE LIMIT (OEL)
TWA 2ppm (2.5mg/m3) Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (South
Formaldehyde
STEL 2ppm (2.5mg/m3) Africa)
Urea TLV Not established NIOSH

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control exposure to airborne contaminants. Use process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation or other engineering controls to keep exposure below any recommended or statutory Occupational Exposure Limits.
Ensure that all national / local regulations are observed.

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with requirements of
environmental legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment may be
necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
PROTECTION MEASURES & PPE

EYE / FACE PROTECTION
SKIN / HAND / BODY PROTECTION :
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
: Chemical resistant eye protection should be used when a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes or mists. Ensure
that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Chemical resistant, impervious gloves should be worn when handling chemical
products if a risk assessment indicated this is necessary. Overalls, footwear and
any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved.
: Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator if a risk assessment indicates
this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated
exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the
selected respirator. If operating conditions cause high vapour concentrations or the
OEL is exceeded, use a NIOSH-certified, supplied-air respirator, inorganic gases /
vapour filters (type B).

THERMAL HAZARDS : Not applicable

Use protective equipment tested and approved under the appropriate government standards.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE : Milky opaque viscous liquid
COLOUR : Colourless to white
ODOUR : Mild formaldehyde odour
ODOUR THRESHOLD : No data available
pH : 7.7 to 8.5
EVAPORATION RATE : Not applicable
MELTING POINT : Not applicable
FREEZING POINT : No data available
BOILING POINT : No data available
FLASH POINT : Product does not sustain combustion
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE : No data available
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE : No data available
FLAMMABILITY : Not applicable
LOWER & UPPER EXPLOSIVE LIMITS : Not applicable
VAPOUR PRESSURE : No data available

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VAPOUR DENSITY : No data available
RELATIVE DENSITY : 1.285 to 1.300 g/cm3
SOLUBILITY : Urea formaldehyde <2.5 g/mL
UF Resin 1.2 and 1.4 easily soluble in hot and cold water up to a ratio of 2
parts water to 1 part resin
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (n-octanol / water) : No data available
VISCOSITY : Urea formaldehyde 200 to 800 cps
UF Resin 1.2 280 to 420 cps
UF Resin 1.4 250 to 800 cps

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY

Stable for 4 to 6 weeks if kept at a temperature not exceeding 25ºC

REACTIVITY

No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients
CONDITIONS / MATERIALS TO AVOID

Heat, flame, ignition sources and incompatible materials: strong acids and strong oxidising agents
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) : Formaldehyde LD50 (rat) 460-830 mg/kg

UF Resin 1.2 and 1.4 LD50 (rat) 100 mg/kg
Urea LD50 (rat) 8471 mg/kg
May be harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach

ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) : LD50 (rabbit) 270 mg/kg

May cause an allergic skin reaction

ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation)
: Formaldehyde LC50 (rat) 588 mg/m3 (490ppm) 4 hours; 1000 mg/m3
(830ppm) 30 mins
UF Resin 1.2 & 1.4 LC50 (rat) 0.250 mg/L (250ppm) 4 hours
May be irritating to the upper respiratory tract and mucous membranes,
particularly when the product is heated. Serious effects may be delayed
following exposure

SKIN CORROSION / IRRITATION
: Formaldehyde mild irritant (human) 150 mg/kg 72 hours
Formaldehyde mild irritant (rabbit) 540 mg/kg
Formaldehyde moderate irritant (rabbit) 50 mg/kg 24 hours
Formaldehyde severe irritant (human) 0.01%
Formaldehyde severe irritant (rabbit) 2 mg/kg 24 hours
Urea mild irritant (human) 22 mg/kg 72 hours
Urea moderate irritant (human) 20% 72 hours

EYE DAMAGE / IRRITATION : Formaldehyde mild irritant (human) 1 ppm 6 mins

Formaldehyde severe irritant (rabbit) 750 mg/kg 24 hours
Vapour may result in irritation

RESPIRATORY / SKIN SENSITISATION : May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY : No known significant effects or critical hazards

CARCINOGENICITY : The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified
formaldehyde as a Group 1 (known) human carcinogen based on

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 epidemiological evidence linking formaldehyde exposure to occurrence of
nasopharyngeal cancer and leukaemia

SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY : May cause respiratory irritation, drowsiness or dizziness

ASPIRATION HAZARD : No data available

LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE

Inhalation, contact, ingestion

SYMPTOMS

INHALATION : Headache, dizziness / vertigo, unconsciousness

SKIN CONTACT : Irritation, redness
EYE CONTACT : Pain or irritation, watering, redness
INGESTION : Irritation, abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY

FORMALDEHYDE
Acute LC50 (fish) 41 mg/L 96 hours
Acute EC50 (algae – ulva pertusa) 0.788 mg/L marine water 96 hours
Acute EC50 (crustaceans – ceriodaphnia) 12.98 mg/L fresh water 48 hours
Acute EC50 (daphnia – daphnia pulex – neonate <24 hours) 5800 ųg/L fresh water 48 hours
Acute EC50 (daphnia) 42 mg/L 24 hours
UREA
Acute EC50 (daphnia – daphnia magma neonate <24 hours) 3910000 ųg/L fresh water 48 hours
Acute EC50 (crustaceans – chaetogammrus marinus – young 5mm) >1000 ųg/L marine water 48 hours
PERSISTENCE & DEGRADABILITY

Urea – aquatic half-life <1 day

On the basis of the data available for eliminability / degradation and bioaccumulation potential, longer-term harm to the
environment is improbable
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL

Urea – octanol / water partition coefficient (LogPow) -2.11; bio-concentration factor 1; potential low
Insignificant accumulation in organisms
MOBILITY IN SOIL

The product will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface. Absorption to solid soil phase is not expected
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS

No known significant effects or critical hazards

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Waste product should not be disposed of via the fowl
sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. There are no uniform EC regulations for the disposal of chemicals or
residues. Chemical residues generally count as special waste, which is regulated by the EC member countries through
corresponding laws and regulations.

Dispose of this product, solutions and any by-products in accordance with environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any local authority requirements. Recycle wherever possible or dispose of in an authorised landfill. Care should be taken
when handling empty containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty containers or liners may retain some product
residues.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER : Not classified as dangerous goods
PROPER SHIPPING / TECHNICAL NAME : Not applicable
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS : Not applicable
PACKAGING GROUP : No data available

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS FOR TRANSPORT PURPOSES

No data available
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USERS

None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

• Occupational Health and Safety Act, No 85 of 1993 (South Africa)
• SANS 10228: The identification and classification of dangerous goods for transport by road and rail modes
• SANS 10229-1: Transport of dangerous goods – packaging and large packaging for road and rail transport
• SANS 10234: Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of chemicals (GHS)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
• Catalogue reagents and chemical products, Carlo Erba Reagenti
• Data sheets as supplied by various suppliers and manufacturers
• Emergency response handbook, Annex A of SANS 10232-2
• Handling chemicals safety, 2nd ed, Dutch Association of Safety Experts, Dutch Chemical Industry Association, Dutch Safety
Institute, 1980
• NIOSH pocket guide to chemical hazards, June 1990
• Micromedex Inc, Tomes CosTM system, vol 39
• Patty’s industrial hygiene toxicology, 4th ed, vol II, part A, George D Clayton, Florence E Clayton
• Supplements to NIOSH manual of analytical methods, 3rd ed, publication no 84-100, 1985
• Toxic and metabolism of industrial solvents, Ethel Browning MD, 1965
• WinSpiers 2.1 as supplied by the Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety
This information is based on the Company’s current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purpose of health,
safety and environmental requirements only. It is therefore not to be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the
product. This information relates only to the specific product and may not be valid for such product used in combination with any
other materials or in any process. It is the user’s responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such
information for his own particular use.
The above information is believed to be correct and based in reliable opinions and facts available on the date of preparation of
this Safety Data Sheet, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be only used as a guide. The user shall assume all
responsibility for ensuring that this product is used in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in accordance with applicable
safety, health and environmental laws, policies and guides, and as such assumes all risk in connection with the use of this product.
The Company shall not be held liable for any injury or damage resulting caused directly or indirectly from handling, use or from
contact with this product

REVISION HISTORY

REV No REV DATE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES

01 24-06-2015 Original document
Supplier information updated. Hazard codes removed. Chemical formula removed. Additional data
02 28-06-2016
elements added. Originator signature and legal disclaimer added
03 10-07-2018 Replaces KDI-L2-RISK-12 000, 12 001 and 12 006.

APPROVAL

ORIGINATOR : Technical Manager JP Steyn Signature Date 11-07-2018

APPROVED : Operations Manager S Kaltwasser Signature Date 11-07-2018

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