Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-579-1/64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
80-90%
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
10-20%
General Information
Revision date
2024-01-19
Product name
Formic Acid (Acid Reagent)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
wlp.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture Classification - Mixture
Contains
Formic Acid
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P233 - Keep container tightly closed P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P330 - Rinse mouth P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
No information available General Hazards This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification - Mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 - (H302) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 - (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category B - (H314) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 - (H318) Flammable liquids Category 3 - (H226)