Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
100.0000%
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-23
Product name
Formic Acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Hazard(s) not otherwise None.
