Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
GHS 6.1 en
Revision date
2024-10-09
Product name
Formic acid ≥98 %, for synthesis
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Do not use for squirting or spraying. Do not use
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sicherheit@carlroth.de
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H290, H302, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification acc. to GHS Classification of the substance or mixture Classification acc. to GHS Section
Hazard categories
Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 2.6 Flammable liquid Flam. Liq. 3 H226 2.16 Substance or mixture corrosive to metals Met. Corr. 1 H290 3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) Acute Tox. 4 H302 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) Acute Tox. 3 H331 Section Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1A Skin Corr. 1A H314 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye Dam. 1 H318 Supplemental hazard information Code Supplemental hazard information AUH071 corrosive to the respiratory tract For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16
Most important adverse effects
Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02, GHS05, GHS06
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H290 May be corrosive to metals H302 Harmful if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 Toxic if inhaled
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists P280 Wear eye protection/face protection
Response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Supplemental label elements
AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Does not contain an endocrine disruptor (ED) at a concentration of ≥ 0,1%.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification acc. to GHS Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 2.6 Flammable liquid 3 Flam. Liq. 3 H226 2.16 Substance or mixture corrosive to metals 1 Met. Corr. 1 H290 3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H302 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331 Section Hazard class Cat- Hazard class and Hazard egory category statement 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1A Skin Corr. 1A H314 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 Supplemental hazard information Code Supplemental hazard information AUH071 corrosive to the respiratory tract For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. The product is combustible and can be ignited by potential ignition sources.