Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-01-18
Product name
Formic acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
Emergency telephone
Fisher Scientific UK
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Strong reducing agent. Fire and explosion risk in contact with oxidizing agents. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor pungent Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Liver, Kidney, Bladder
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Causes severe burns. Skin Causes severe burns. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Causes severe burns. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Causes severe burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
