Formic Acid, free acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Formic acid

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 2 Fire = 2 3 1 Reactivity = 1 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 1 Reactivity = 1

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable