Formic acid (>=10% but <=85%)

Redox Pty Ltd

Revision date : 2019-03-06

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GHS05 GHS06 GHS07
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 1

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EC/CAS

64-18-6

Name of the chemical

Formic acid

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2019-03-06

Product name

Formic acid (>=10% but <=85%)

Product Synonyms

FORMIC ACID with not less than 10% but not more than 85% acid by mass

Chemical name

Formic acid, aqueous solution

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Preservative; Antibacterial agent; Leather tanning; Dyeing and finishing textiles; Coagulant in rubber production;

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Company Information

company name

Redox Pty Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H302, H314, H331, H335

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 5 Globally Harmonised System Redox Pty Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch 2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay USA All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth Los Angeles ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P210 Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking.

Response

P370 + P378 In case of fire: Alcohol resistant foam is the preferred fire-fighting medium. However, if it is not available, fine water spray or water fog can be used to extinguish. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

Physical 3.1D Flammable liquid - low hazard Health 6.1C Substances that are acutely toxic- Toxic 6.1D Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful 6.1E Substances that are acutely toxic –May be harmful, Aspiration hazard 8.1A Substances that are corrosive to metals 8.2B Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGII 8.3A Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue

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