FORMIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 3 Single Exposure B. Warning label items including precautionary statement

Contains

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Signal word

Danger o Hazard Statement(s): H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P234: Keep only in original container. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260 Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501: 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. C. Other hazards not included in No data available. the hazard category criteria (e.g. dust explosion hazard)