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
EC/CAS
231-791-2
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-12-22
Product name
Formic acid(85%)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
KISHIDA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kagakuhinanzenkanri@kishida.co.jp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
and label elements of the product
Other physicochemical hazards
Flammable liquids: Category 4 Heating may cause fire.
Health hazards
Acute toxicity Oral: Category 4 Acute toxicity Inhalation: Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(CNS; respiratory apparatus/system; blood/blood system; kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 2(respiratory apparatus/system)
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard: Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage Causes damage to organs after single exposure May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing or face protection. Wear eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.