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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
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.