Sodium Formate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

HMIS® ratings

2 1 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2

Signal word

Warning Hazard Precautions: H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H315 - Causes skin irritation.

Prevention

Precautions P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. First Aid Precautions: P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental information on this label). P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Storage

Precautions Not required.

Disposal

Precautions Not required. Single Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable Repeated Exposure Target Organs: Not applicable (According to Directive 67/548/EEC)

Hazard pictograms

Xi

Hazard statements

R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.

Precautionary statements

Not classified as hazardous under this directive.

2.3 Other hazards

Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure: Single exposure to vapors or mist is not likely to be hazardous. Continued or prolonged contact may irritate the skin and cause a skin rash (dermatitis). Contact with eyes may cause slight irritation. Not likely to be toxic by ingestion. Single dose oral toxicity is low.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact and absorption, eye contact, ingestion, inhalation.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

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