Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-579-1
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-04-05
Product name
Amasil 99
Chemical name
formic acid%
CAS No.
64-18-6
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
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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
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./Irrit. 1A Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Eye Dam./Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % Skin Corr./Irrit. 2: 2 - < 10 % Skin Corr./Irrit. 1B: 10 - < 90 % Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A: >= 90 % 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. 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. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
Response
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water spray for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/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.