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EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
<90 10%≤c<90 2%≤c<10
General Information
Revision date
2012-10-15
Product name
Formic Acid, 10 < c < 90%
Chemical name
Formic acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
REACH No
01-2119491174-37-XXXX*
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Preparation of ensilage, pickling of metals, adjustment of pH value
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Company Information
company name
as ingle
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@ingle.ee
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No Skin corrosion; Category 1B H314 1272/2008/EC: Directive 67/548/EMÜ C R34
2.2 Label elements
Formic acid CAS 64-18-6 EINECS 200-579-1 1272/2008/EÜ: Danger H314 Causes severe skin burns. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361P+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Directive 67/548/EMÜ: Formic acid CAS 64-18-6 EINECS 200-579-1 corrosive R34 Causes burns (S1/2) Keep locked up and out of the reach of childern S23 Do not breathe vapour S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty ot watwr and seek medical advice. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible)
2.3 Other hazards
Formic acid explosive mixtures with air. The product may form CO (carbon monoxide) under prolonged storage. Inhalation: Inhalation of vapours may cause smarting pain in nose and throat, cough and hoarseness. Inhalation of high concentrations may also cause pulmonary oedema that may occure after several hours. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause inflammtion in nose and throat, chronic bronchitis and dental corrosion. Skin contact: Skin contact may cause severe burns with redness, smarting pain and wounds. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause calluses. Eye contact: Splashes causes intensive pain and corneal burns. Risk of permanent eye damage. Vapours may be substantially irritating. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause severe burns with burning pain, vomiting and eventually chock and kidney damage. Risk of permanent damage due to scarring of the esophagus and stomach. This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT).
