Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-10-24
Product name
FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass
Product Synonyms
90%, FORMIC ACID <10%>, Formic Acid, 85%, Formic Acid, 88%, Formic Acid, 90%, Formic Acid, 96%, Formic acid, Formic acid 88%, Formic acid 90%, RCRA Waste Number U123, aminic acid, formic acid AR grade, formylic acid, glacial formic acid, hydrogen carboxylic acid, methanoic acid
Chemical name
formic acid
CAS No.
64-18-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used as a decalcifier and reducer in dyeing wool fast colours. Used in tanning to dehair and plump hides, in rubber latex coagulation and old rubber regeneration, in electroplating, in sizes and in chemical analysis. [~Intermediate ~]
Emergency telephone
61 7 3009 4100 ; 1300 727 696
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, regulated for storage purposes only CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 1 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule AS5 NZS4 [2] Flammable Liquid Category 4, Metal Corrosion Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid H290 May be corrosive to metals 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. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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/doctor/physician/first aider
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
