Formic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H331

Code

Statements

H331

Toxic if inhaled

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Flammable liquid and vapor May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled

Prevention

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 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges Keep only in original packaging Keep cool Wear respiratory protection

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation