Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2026-03-03
Product name
Amasil 94
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
EN-global-safety-data@basf.com
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
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Flam. Liq. 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Skin Corr. 1A Eye Dam. 1 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Flam. Liq. 3: > 85 % Eye Dam. 1: >= 10 % Eye Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % Skin Corr. 1A: >= 90 % Skin Corr. 1B: 10 - < 90 % Skin Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/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 and lighting equipment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P242 Use 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 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 or 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 alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water spray 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 and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) Corrosive to the respiratory tract. According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: Formic acid
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Flam. Liq. 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Skin Corr. 1A Eye Dam. 1 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Flam. Liq. 3: > 85 % Eye Dam. 1: >= 10 % Eye Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % Skin Corr. 1A: >= 90 % Skin Corr. 1B: 10 - < 90 % Skin Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.