Formic Acid, 99+%, 10 x 1 mL Ampules

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Flammable liquid and vapour May be corrosive to metals Appearance No information available Physical state Liquid Odour No data available Classification of the substance or mixture Corrosive to metals Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Label elements

Signal word

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

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. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Keep only in original packaging. Keep cool.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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 CENTRE or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back, or explode. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated. Corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Harmful. Effects of exposure (inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Can cause poisoning if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin. Symptoms of poisoning may appear even after several hours. Medical examination necessary even merely on suspicion of intoxication. Contact may cause burns to skin and eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Impairment of vision.

Potential chronic health

Not applicable

Environmental hazards

Not applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1