Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-19
Product name
MS Qualification Standards Kit
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
64-18-6
supplier name
Waters Corporation
Emergency telephone
+1-508-482-2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Waters Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sdsinfo@waters.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable Liquids Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Flammable liquid and vapor . Appearance Clear, colorless Physical state Liquid Odor Odorless
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 Keep cool
Response
Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Eyes 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 Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable Unknown Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Further information
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY DRY SKIN AND CAUSE IRRITATION
Interactions with other chemicals
No information available.