Formic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Supplemental label elements

AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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