Methanoic Acid (Formic Acid)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids - Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

formic acid

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 2 Fire = 2 3 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0