Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
≥85-<94%
General Information
Revision date
2019-02-12
Product name
Formic acid 85%
REACH No
01-2119491174-37-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical applications
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nexchem Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nexchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazard pictograms
Skull and crossbones (GHS06) Corrosion (GHS05)
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
CAS No FORMIC ACID 85 % 64-18-6
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Supplemental label elements
(EU): EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.3 Other hazards
None under normal conditions. This product does not contain substances of very high concern (SVHC) in a concentration ≥ 0,1 % w/w.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]: Acute Tox. 3; H331 - Acute toxicity (inhalative): Category 3; Toxic if inhaled. Acute Tox. 4; H302 - Acute toxicity (oral): Category 4; Harmful if swallowed. Eye Dam. 1; H318 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1; Causes serious eye damage. Skin Corr. 1A; H314 - Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1A; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.