FORMIC ACID 99%

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

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

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - no smoke Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

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 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable