Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

UREA/ FORMALDEHYDE RESIN

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Component of adhesive; rigid foams; insulation; foundry core binder. Also moulded by heat
and pressure into scale housings; dinnerware.

SYNONYMS

(C-H4-N2-O.C-H2-O)x, "urea polymer with formaldehyde", "urea formaldehyde copolymer",
"urea formaldehyde resin", "formaldehyde urea polymer",
poly[methylenedi(hydroxymethyl)urea], oxymethyleneurea, "urea resin", Acrisin, Aerolite,
Agroform, Amikol, Anaflex, Beckamine, Beetle, Casco, Carbamol, Cascamite, Cyrez, Depremol,
Diaform, Diakol, Dynomin, Knittex, Larex, Polynoxylin, Noxylin, Ponoxylan, Sumitex,
Urelit, Urecoll, Uramine, Uramite, Uralite, Urepret, Urofix, UST, Uloid, Yuban,
koluoxymethyleneurea, "UF Resin", "UF polymer", "amino resin"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

May cause SENSITIZATION by skin contact.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Irritating to eyes and skin.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  This material can cause inflammation of the skin oncontact in some persons.  Skin contact is not thought to have harmful health effects, however the material may still produce health damage following entry through wounds, lesions or abrasions.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  There has been concern that this material can cause cancer or mutations, but there is not enough data to make an assessment.  Skin contact with the material is more likely to cause a sensitization reaction in some persons compared to the general population.  

  Principal routes of exposure are by accidental skin and eye contact andinhalation of generated dusts.  One ingredient of the product has caused skin sensitization reactions, shown as localized reddening and hives, or may produce respiratory sensitization characterized by asthma-  like symptoms and runny nose.