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EC/CAS
141-53-7
Name of the chemical
Formic acid and its sodium salt
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1998-05-13
Product name
Formic acid, sodium salt
Product Synonyms
Sodium formate
CAS No.
141-53-7
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white. Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Ingestion: Low hazard for usual industrial handling. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. 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.
