Formic Acid 73%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H332

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapours may cause smarting pain in nose and throat, cough and hoarseness. Inhalation of high concentrations may also cause pulmonary oedema that may occur after several hours. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause inflammation in nose and throat, chronic bronchitis and dental corrosion. Skin contact: Skin contact may cause severe burns with redness, smarting pain and wounds. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause calluses. Eye contact: Splashes causes intensive pain and corneal burns. Risk of permanent eye damage. Vapours may be substantially irritating. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause severe burns with burning pain, vomiting and eventually shock and kidney damage. Risk of permanent damage due to scarring of the oesophagus and stomach. 2.1.1 Regulation H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled

2.2 Label elements

CLP)

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe vapour P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Contains

Formic acid 73%

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract