General Information
Revision date
2018-07-06
Product name
Methyl Formate
CAS No.
107-31-3
Emergency telephone
Chemical Emergencies
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Company Information
company name
TCI AMERICA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
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Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 4] WHMIS 2015: Acute Toxicity - Inhalation [Category 4] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 2] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 2A] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 2] Flammable Liquids [Category 1]
Signal word
Danger!
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation Causes damage to: Respiratory System Central Nervous System May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Respiratory System
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Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, eye protection.
Response
If swallowed Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice or attention. If exposed Call a poison center or doctor
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).
2.3 Other hazards
None. [HNOC]
