FORMIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. 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. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. 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. contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. SECTION 2· HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION continued P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contacts if easy to so. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 Flammable Liquid Category 3