Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-579-1
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1999-07-23
Product name
Formic acid, 99%
CAS No.
64-18-6
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colorless clear liquid. Flash Point 69 deg C. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Heat sensitive Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver, respiratory system, eyes, skin, bladder.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes severe eye burns. May cause conjunctivitis. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Causes redness and pain. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Skin: Causes skin burns. Causes redness and pain. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause kidney damage. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause burns to the digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Chronic: Not available.
