Formic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H314, H333, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226: Flammable liquid and vapor. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H333: May be harmful if inhaled. 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 packaging. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. 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/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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 a corrosion-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.