Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
(W/W) >= 50 % - < 75 %
General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2026-02-10
Product name
Amasil NA
Emergency telephone
+27 11 203 2597, +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)
H227, H302+H332, H315, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Dam. 1 Flam. Liq. 4 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
H227 Combustible liquid. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H315 Causes skin irritation. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. 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. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water spray for extinction.
Storage
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
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.
