Formic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. 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 action to prevent static discharges P235 - Keep cool

Response

P321 - Specific treatment (see First-Aid Measures on SDS) P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable