Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-579-1
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1999-07-23
Product name
Formic acid
Product Synonyms
Methanoic acid; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Aminic acid; Formylic acid
Emergency telephone
201-796-7100
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 69 deg C Danger! Strong reducing agent. Fire and explosion risk in contact with oxidizing agents. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. Combustible liquid and vapor. Corrosive to metal. Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4°C/39°F.) Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential health effects
Eye: Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May cause corneal edema, ulceration, and scarring. Skin: Causes skin burns. The severity of injury depends on the concentration of the solution and the duration of exposure. Ingestion: Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. Inhalation: Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Chronic: Chronic absorption of formic acid may cause damage to the kidneys, which is indicated by albuminuria and hematuria. Chronic skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis, particularly in workers previously sensitized to formaldehyde.
