Formic Acid, 96% ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331, H402

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.3 Other hazards

Flammable liquid, Target organ effect, Harmful by ingestion, Corrosive Target Organs: Kidney, Liver, Central nervous system, Blood

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3

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. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly 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. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/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/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 2 Fire 2 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available