Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
88 - <100%
General Information
Revision date
2020-09-23
Product name
Formic Acid
Chemical name
Formic acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
REACH No
01-2119491174-37-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
(353)-19014670 (24/7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
export@avantormaterials.com, SDS@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force.
EU Classification
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3 H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 H302: Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity (Inhalation - Category 3 H331: Toxic if inhaled. vapour) Skin corrosion Category 1A H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage.
Contains
Formic acid
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H302: Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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]. 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.
Storage
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Supplemental label elements
EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
