| Common Name: | FORMIC ACID, 40% (W/W) |
| Manufacturer: | RICCA CHEMICAL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 10/6/2021 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 45E513 |
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RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY(R*)
SAFETY DATA SHEET
CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD (HCS)
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. PRODUCT IDENTIFIER:
TRADE NAME OR DESIGNATION: FORMIC ACID, 40% (W/W)
PRODUCT NUMBER: R3218000
OTHER IDENTIFYING PRODUCT NUMBERS:
R3218000-10F, R3218000-120A, R3218000-1A
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE: GENERAL LABORATORY REAGENT
1.3. DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SAFETY DATA SHEET:
COMPANY: RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
ADDRESS:
448 WEST FORK DRIVE
ARLINGTON, TX 76012
USA
TELEPHONE: 888-467-4222
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER (24 HOURS):
CHEMTREC (USA): 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (INTERNATIONAL): 1+703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
FOR THE FULL TEXT OF THE HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS LISTED BELOW,
SEE SECTION 16.
HAZARD CLASS CATEGORY HAZARD STATEMENTS PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
ACUTE TOXICITY - CATEGORY 4 H302 P264, P270, P301+P312,
ORAL P330, P501
ACUTE TOXICITY - CATEGORY 3 H331 P261, P271, P304+P340,
INHALATION P311, P321, P403+P233,
P405, P501
SKIN CORROSION / CATEGORY 1A H314 P260, P264, P280,
IRRITATION P301+P330+P331,
P303+P361+P353, P363,
P304+P340, P310, P321,
P305+P351+P338, P405,
P501
EYE DAMAGE / CATEGORY 1 H318 P280, P305+P351+P338,
IRRITATION P310
REPRODUCTIVE CATEGORY 2 H361 P201, P202, P280,
TOXICITY P308+P313, P405, P501
SPECIFIC TARGET CATEGORY 1 H370 P260, P264, P270,
ORGANS/SYSTEMIC P307+P311, P321, P405,
TOXICITY P501
FOLLOWING SINGLE
EXPOSURE
SPECIFIC TARGET CATEGORY 1 H372 P260, P264, P270, P314,
ORGANS/SYSTEMIC P501
TOXICITY
FOLLOWING
REPEATED
EXPOSURE
FLAMMABLE CATEGORY 4 H227 P210, P280, P370+P378,
LIQUIDS P403+P235, P501
CORROSIVE TO CATEGORY 1 H290 P234, P390, P406
METALS
HAZARDOUS TO THE CATEGORY 3 H402 P273, P501
AQUATIC
ENVIRONMENT
(ACUTE)
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS:
PICTOGRAMS:
CORROSION
HEALTH HAZARD
EXCLAMATION MARK
SKULLS AND CROSSBONES
SIGNAL WORD: DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS:
HAZARD NUMBER HAZARD STATEMENT
H227 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
H290 MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS.
H302 HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
H314 CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
H318 CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
H331 TOXIC IF INHALED.
H361 SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN
CHILD.
H370 CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS.
H372 CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE.
H402 HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
PRECAUTIONARY NUMBER PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
P201 OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
P202 DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE
BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
P210 KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. NO
SMOKING.
P234 KEEP ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
P260 DO NOT BREATHE FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY.
P261 AVOID BREATHING FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY.
P264 WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING.
P270 DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS
PRODUCT.
P271 USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
P273 AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
P280 WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED:
CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL
UNWELL.
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.
P304+P340 IF INHALED:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP 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.
P307+P311 IF EXPOSED: CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN.
P308+P313 IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
P310 IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN.
P311 CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN.
P314 GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
P321 SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH AREAS OF CONTACT WITH
WATER).
P330 RINSE MOUTH.
P363 WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P370+P378 IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO
EXTINGUISH.
P390 ABSORB SPILLAGE TO PREVENT MATERIAL DAMAGE.
P403+P233 STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER
TIGHTLY CLOSED.
P403+P235 STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP COOL.
P405 STORE LOCKED UP.
P406 STORE IN CORROSIVE RESISTANT CONTAINER WITH A
RESISTANT INNER LINER.
P501 DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
2.4. HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED OR COVERED BY GHS:
DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. COMPONENTS OF SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
CHEMICAL NAME FORMULA MOLECULAR WEIGHT CAS NUMBER WEIGHT%
WATER H2O 18.01 G/MOL 7732-18-5 59.85
FORMIC ACID HCOOH 46.02 G/MOL 64-18-6 40.15
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. GENERAL FIRST AID INFORMATION:
EYE CONTACT:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS,
PAIN, AND TEARING.
INHALATION:
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING.
SKIN CONTACT:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH WATER. MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SKIN. EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE REDNESS, PAIN, SKIN
BURNS.
INGESTION:
IF SWALLOWED:
RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE
QUANTITY OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, ACUTE AND DELAYED:
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. TOXIC IF INHALED. SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR
THE UNBORN CHILD. CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS. CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH
PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WARNING!
CORROSIVE LIQUID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES, OR CLOTHING. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. IF INGESTED, DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. DILUTE WITH WATER AND CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH AREAS OF
CONTACT WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. FOR EYES, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
EYE CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN, AND TEARING.
SKIN CONTACT:
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SKIN. EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE REDNESS, PAIN,
SKIN BURNS.
4.3. MEDICAL ATTENTION OR SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED:
IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH
AREAS OF CONTACT WITH WATER). IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE QUANTITY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY. IF BREATHING
IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO EXTINGUISH. WATER SPRAY, DRY
CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. COMBUSTION MAY PRODUCE IRRITANTS
AND TOXIC GASES.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS:
WEAR SPECIAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS. BUTYL RUBBER OR SARANEX BARRIER RECOMMENDED.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
6.2. CLEANUP AND CONTAINMENT METHODS AND MATERIALS:
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL AND DISPERSE VAPORS AND PROTECT PERSONNEL. CONTROL
RUNOFF AND ISOLATE DISCHARGED MATERIAL FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. NEUTRALIZE
SPILL AND WASHINGS WITH SODA ASH OR LIME.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS:
STORE IN CORROSIVE RESISTANT CONTAINER WITH A RESISTANT INNER LINER. AS
WITH ALL CHEMICALS, WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES AND SKIN. PROTECT FROM FREEZING AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS:
CHEMICAL NAME LIMIT TYPE COUNTRY EXPOSURE LIMIT INFORMATION SOURCE
FORMIC ACID TWA USA 5 PPM TWA U.S. - OSHA - FINAL
(64-18-6) 9 MG/M3 TWA PELS - TIME
WEIGHTED AVERAGES
(TWAS)
FORMIC ACID TLV-STEL USA 10 PPM STEL ACGIH - THRESHOLD
(64-18-6) LIMIT VALUES -
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE
LIMITS (TLV-STEL)
FORMIC ACID TLV-TWA USA 5 PPM TWA ACGIH - THRESHOLD
(64-18-6) LIMIT VALUES - TIME
WEIGHTED AVERAGES
(TLV-TWA)
8.2. EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. WORK IN FUME HOOD.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
IF THE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED
WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE SHOULD BE WORN.
SKIN PROTECTION:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
EYE PROTECTION:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
8.3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION. IF THE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS
EXCEEDED, A FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE
SHOULD BE WORN. CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES. SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: COLORLESS LIQUID
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
ODOR: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
ODOR THRESHOLD: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
PH: <2
MELTING/FREEZING POINT: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
INITIAL BOILING POINT/RANGE:
APPROXIMATELY 100 DEG. C - APPROXIMATELY 100 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
EVAPORATION RATE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
FLAMMABILITY: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
FLAMMABILITY/EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
VAPOR PRESSURE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
VAPOR DENSITY: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
RELATIVE DENSITY: 1.09
SOLUBILITY: MISCIBLE
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
VISCOSITY: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY AND CHEMICAL STABILITY:
STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE AND STORAGE.
10.2. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
10.3. CONDITIONS TO AVOID AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. NO SMOKING. KEEP ONLY IN
ORIGINAL CONTAINER. SULFURIC ACID, STRONG CAUSTICS, FURFURYL ALCOHOL,
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, STRONG OXIDIZERS AND BASES.
10.4. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: WILL NOT OCCUR.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL EXPOSURE:
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
IF SWALLOWED:
CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL. RINSE MOUTH. DISPOSE
OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS.
ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL EXPOSURE: NOT APPLICABLE.
ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION EXPOSURE:
TOXIC IF INHALED. AVOID BREATHING FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY. USE ONLY
OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
IF INHALED:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. CALL A
POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH AREAS OF CONTACT
WITH WATER). STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED. STORE LOCKED UP. DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
ACUTE TOXICITY - OTHER INFORMATION:
LD50, ORAL, RAT:
(FORMIC ACID) 1100 MG/KG, BEHAVIORAL AND RESPIRATORY EFFECTS NOTED.
SKIN CORROSION AND IRRITATION:
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES, MIST,
VAPORS, OR SPRAY. WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WEAR
PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH WATER. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
IF INHALED:
REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING. IMMEDIATELY
CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH AREAS OF
CONTACT WITH WATER).
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING. STORE LOCKED UP. DISPOSE OF
CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE AND IRRITATION:
CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
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 PHYSICIAN.
RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY:
SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD. OBTAIN SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE
BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED:
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. STORE LOCKED UP. DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY FROM SINGLE EXPOSURE:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS. DO NOT BREATHE FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY.
WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR
SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
IF EXPOSED:
CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH AREAS OF
CONTACT WITH WATER). STORE LOCKED UP. DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY FROM REPEATED EXPOSURE:
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT
BREATHE FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY. WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL UNWELL. DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT APPLICABLE.
ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. ECOTOXICITY:
HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE. AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT. DISPOSE OF
CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND INTERNATIONAL
REGULATIONS.
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. WASTE TREATMENT METHODS: DATA NOT AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION | |
14.1. TRANSPORTATION BY LAND-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT, UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA):
SIZES: 1 L, 10 L, 120 ML
UN NUMBER: UN3412
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FORMIC ACID SOLUTION
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: II
HAZARD LABEL(S): CORROSIVE, CLASS/DIVISION 8
14.2. TRANSPORTATION BY AIR - INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION
(IATA):
SIZES: 1 L, 10 L, 120 ML
UN NUMBER: UN3412
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FORMIC ACID SOLUTION
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: II
HAZARD LABEL(S): CORROSIVE, CLASS/DIVISION 8
14.3 TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG, CANADA):
SIZES: 1 L, 10 L, 120 ML
UN NUMBER: UN3412
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FORMIC ACID SOLUTION
HAZARD CLASS: 8
PACKING GROUP: II
HAZARD LABEL(S): CLASS 8, CORROSIVES
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) HAZARDS:
NOT LISTED.
15.2. SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: NOT LISTED.
15.3. SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CHEMICALS:
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6):
5000 LB FINAL RQ
2270 KG FINAL RQ
15.4. SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) 313 TOXIC RELEASE
INVENTORY (TRI):
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): 1.0% DE MINIMIS CONCENTRATION
15.5. MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT-TO-KNOW SUBSTANCE LIST:
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): PRESENT
15.6. PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT-TO-KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): PRESENT
WATER (CAS # 7732-18-5): PRESENT
15.7. NEW JERSEY WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW COMPONENTS:
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): CORROSIVE
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): SN 0948
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): SN 0948 500 LB TPQ
15.8. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NOT LISTED.
15.9. CANADA DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST / NON-DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST
(DSL/NDSL):
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): PRESENT (DSL)
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): PRESENT (NDSL)
WATER (CAS # 7732-18-5): PRESENT (DSL)
15.10. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) LIST:
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS SOLUTION ARE LISTED AS ACTIVE ON THE TSCA INVENTORY
OR ARE MIXTURES (HYDRATES) OF ACTIVE ITEMS LISTED ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): PRESENT
WATER (CAS # 7732-18-5): PRESENT
15.11. EUROPEAN INVENTORY OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
(EINECS), EUROPEAN:
LIST OF NOTIFIED CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (ELINCS), AND NO LONGER POLYMERS
(NLP):
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): 200-579-1
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): 213-057-3
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): 213-129-4
FORMIC ACID (CAS # 64-18-6): 273-079-4
WATER (CAS # 7732-18-5): 231-791-2
WATER (CAS # 7732-18-5): 232-148-9
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
16.1. FULL TEXT OF HAZARD STATEMENTS AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
TOXIC IF INHALED. SUSPECTED OF DAMAGING FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD.
CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS. CAUSES DAMAGE TO ORGANS THROUGH PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE. HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE.
OBTAIN SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. DO NOT HANDLE UNTIL ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS
AND OPEN FLAME. NO SMOKING. KEEP ONLY IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. DO NOT BREATHE
FUMES, MIST, VAPORS, OR SPRAY. WASH ARMS, HANDS AND FACE THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. USE ONLY
OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND EYE PROTECTION.
IF SWALLOWED: CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN IF YOU FEEL UNWELL.
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH WATER.
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING.
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING.
IF EXPOSED:
CALL A POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF YOU FEEL
UNWELL. SPECIFIC TREATMENT (WASH AREAS OF CONTACT WITH WATER). WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
USE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE TO EXTINGUISH. ABSORB SPILLAGE TO
PREVENT MATERIAL DAMAGE.
STORE IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN
A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP COOL. STORE LOCKED UP. STORE IN CORROSIVE
RESISTANT CONTAINER WITH A RESISTANT INNER LINER.
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS.
16.2. MISCELLANEOUS HAZARD CLASSES:
CANADIAN CARCINOGENICITY HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (PHNOC): NOT APPLICABLE.
HEALTH HAZARDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED (HHNOC): NOT APPLICABLE.
BIOHAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS MATERIALS HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE.
16.3. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) RATING:
HEALTH 3
FLAMMABILITY 0
REACTIVITY 0
SPECIAL HAZARD
16.4. DOCUMENT REVISION:
LAST REVISION DATE: 2021-10-06
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