Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
6.3
Revision date
2025-08-12
Product name
Formic acid ACS
Product Synonyms
none
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Further Manufacturing Use Only
supplier name
VWR International LLC
Emergency telephone
+1-800-932-5000, +1-610-386-1700, +1-610-728-2103, +1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H302, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P308+P310 IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) none
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 (OSHA HCS) Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Flammable liquid, category 3 H226 Acute toxicity, category 4, oral H302 Skin corrosion, category 1A H314 Acute toxicity, category 3, inhalation H331