Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
141-53-7
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
>98
General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2022-12-23
Product name
SODIUM FORMATE
Product Synonyms
CHO.2Na; salachlor; formic acid, sodium salt; sodium formate; sodium formate GPR,ACS
Chemical name
Not Available
CAS No.
141-53-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
complexing agent for noble metals. In the dyeing of fabrics
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Legend Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
