Formic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 3 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood, Respiratory system, Kidney, Central nervous sys- single exposure tem) Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 2 (Respiratory system) repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs (Blood, Respiratory system, Kidney, Cen- tral nervous system). May cause damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.