Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
85-99%
General Information
Revision date
2018-02-26
Product name
FORMIC ACID 85 - 99%
Substance name
FORMIC ACID 85 - 99%
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Dyeing and finishing of textile; leather treatment; chemicals (formates, oxalic acid, organic esters); of the chemical and manufacture of fumigants, insecticides, refrigerants; solvents for perfumes, lacquers; electroplatng;
1.2.2. Uses advised against
brewing (antiseptic); silvering glass, cellulose formate; natural latex coagulant; ore flotation; vinyl resin plasticizers and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquids: Category 3 of the substance/mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 4
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Hazard pictograms
Flame, Corrosion, Skull and crossbones
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed.
Prevention
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Washthoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2 or water spray for extinction.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.
