Formic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear respiratory protection Use only non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract Label Elements Signal Word