Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-12-04
Product name
Formic Acid 90%
Product Synonyms
Formylic Acid, Aminic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic
1.2.2. Uses advised against
N/A
Manufacturer Name
BBC Biochemical
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Company Information
company name
BBC Biochemical
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Category 3 Skin Corrosion - Category 1A Eye Damage - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2 Flammable Liquids - Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Prevention
Wash body thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust, vapors. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Wear eye protection, face protection. Do not breathe dust, vapors. Keep away from heat sources and open flame. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting and equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Response
If swallowed Call a doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a doctor. Specific treatment (see first aid section on this label). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Immediately call a doctor. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue Rinsing Call a doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use water, dry chemical, CO2 or foam to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations Descriptions of Hazards not otherwise classified: N/A Percent of mixture with unknown acute toxicity: N/A
