Formic Acid 96%, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Flammable liquid, Category 4 Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

● Combustible liquid ● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

● Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

Response

● In case of fire use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. ● IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. ● Specific treatment: see first aid measures in section 4. ● Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

● Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. ● Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None 2.4 >1% of mixture with unknown acute toxicity None

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Flammable liquid, Category 4 Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1