FORMIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification Physical hazards Flammable liquids Corrosive to metals Category 3 Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Specific treatment (see this label).

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Health hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure