Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
85-90
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
10-15
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2025-12-22
Product name
Formic acid, 85%
Product Synonyms
No information available
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H331
Toxic if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements Flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes 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 Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Fire Explosion risk Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance Evacuate area
Storage
Store locked up Store in a closed container Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Corrosive to the respiratory tract
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
