Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
98-100
General Information
Revision date
2022-08-16
Product name
Formic Acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification
Signal word
DANGER Hazard pictograms
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 3
Environmental hazards
Not classified Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P233 - Keep container tightly closed P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P315 - Get immediate medical attention/advice
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable HMIS Health 3 Flammability 2 Reactivity 1
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal Word DANGER Hazard pictograms Health hazards Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Physical hazards GHS Physical Hazard Flammable liquids GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 3 Environmental hazards Not classified Hazard Statements H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
