Code(s)0961 - Formic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H314, H332

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Clear Pale yellow Physical State Liquid Odor No information available

Prevention

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

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Precautionary statements

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not regulated

Further information

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects • Harmful to aquatic life