Formic acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable liquids: Category 3

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 classified/Classification not possible

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor 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. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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 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. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.