Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
80-100
General Information
Version
6.04
Revision date
2026-02-16
Product name
FORMIC ACID
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial applications
supplier name
PPG Canada Inc
Emergency telephone
1-888-774-2001
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PPG Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Add this product only to water. Never add water to this product. Emits toxic fumes when heated. Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity: 90%
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 3 substance or mixture ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1
