FORMIC ACID,

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

Revision date : 2015-06-01

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GHS02 GHS05 GHS06
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 5
Environmental risk rating 5

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EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

64-18-6

Name of the chemical

Formic acid

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2015-06-01

Product name

FORMIC ACID,

Product Synonyms

Acide formique [French]

CAS No.

64-18-6

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Prevents corrosion of pipe, corrosion inhibitor; fumigants, silvering glass; solvents for perfumes; lacquers; electroplating; cellulose formate; ore flotation; vinyl resin

supplier name

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS07

Company Information

company name

Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Danger

Hazard statements

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable

Other hazards

Not available

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ .? /equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish. 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/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

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