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EC/CAS
141-53-7
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
Sodium formate
Product Synonyms
Formic acid sodium salt
CAS No.
141-53-7
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Off-white pungent Emergency Overview Hygroscopic. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Classification of the substance or mixture Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
2.2 Label elements
None required
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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 P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Hygroscopic. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Health hazards
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
