Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
>= 75.0 - <= 100.0%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2019-06-12
Product name
Formic Acid 95%
Chemical name
No data available
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical used in synthesis and/or formulation of industrial products
1.2.2. Uses advised against
for industrial use only * The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of the seller"s published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller"s sales agreement
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute toxicity Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/mist/vapours. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry powder, foam or carbon dioxide for extinction.
Storage
P233 Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
No applicable information available. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
