Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
#3_T_CONCENTRATION
General Information
Version
8.0
Revision date
2011-02-21
Product name
Formic acid 99-100%
Chemical name
formic acid
REACH No
01-2119491174-37-0000
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
industrial chemicals For the detailed identified uses of the product see appendix of the safety data sheet
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
product-safety.intermediates@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P280f Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260g Do not breathe dust or mist. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
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. P303 + P361 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use (...) for extinction.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point. According to
R-phrase(s)
R35 R10 Causes severe burns. Flammable.
S-phrase(s)
S23.5 S26 S45 Do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: FORMIC ACID
2.3 Other hazards
Assessment PBT / vPvB According to Annex XIII of Regulation
