Formic acid ≥98 %, for synthesis

Carl Roth GmbH + Co. KG

Revision date : 2025-03-10

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GHS06 GHS05 GHS02
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

200-579-1/64-18-6

Name of the chemical

Formic acid

Concentration

≥ 90 %

General Information

Version

1.0 en

Revision date

2025-03-10

Product name

Formic acid ≥98 %, for synthesis

CAS No.

64-18-6

REACH No

01-2119491174-37-xxxx

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Do not use for squirting or spraying. Do not use

Emergency telephone

+49/(0)89 19240

Icons in SDS

E003 F001 GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 M004 M009 M016 M017 M022 T017 T020 T021 T031 W001

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

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

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 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 EUH071 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 Danger Not required

Hazard pictograms

GHS02, GHS05, GHS06 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 10 ml

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 Not required

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking P280 Wear protective gloves/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] P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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/doctor

Supplemental label elements

EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml

Precautionary statements

Not required

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 according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) 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 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 EUH071 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.

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