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EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-03-09
Product name
Formic acid
Product Synonyms
Methanoic acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H290, H302, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H331 - Toxic if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met