Description
Formic Acid has one carboxylic group. It is a colorless liquid. Formic Acid is used in the leather tanning process, in feed for preservation and acidification, as intermediate in various pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals and as active ingredient in cleaning agents.
Technical Bulletin
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Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point : Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah, Muscat Barka
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Substance / Preparation : Formic acid
CAS No :64-18-6
Substance. Hazardous component(s) : This product is hazardous.
Substance name Contents CAS No
Formic acid : Circa 100 % 64-18-6
Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product.
3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Classification : C; R35 Hazard Class and Category
Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Health hazards : Skin corrosion –
Category 1A –
Danger (CLP : Skin Corr. 1A) H314
Physical hazards : Flammable liquids –
Category 3 –
Warning (CLP : Flam. Liq. 3) H226
3.2. Label elements
Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Symbol(s) : C : Corrosive
R Phrase(s) : R35 : Causes severe burns.
S Phrase(s) : S24 : Avoid contact with skin.
S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 : After contact with skin, wash immediately with
S35 : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately ( show the label when possible).
S59 : Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard pictograms
Signal words : Danger
Hazard statements : H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour.
H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary statements
• Prevention : P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, …, equipment.
P210: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames or hot surfaces. – No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Response : P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378: In case of fire: Use for extinction.
• Storage : P403+P235: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.
• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special
waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
3.3. Other hazards
Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT
substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Skin contact : Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER
or doctor. Eye contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible).
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5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective
equipment, including respiratory protection. Special procedures : Exercise
caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment.
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection. Ventilate area.
Technical measures : Use special care to avoid static electric charges.
Special precautions : Remove ignition sources. No naked lights. No smoking.
For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Notify authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous
earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact during pregnancy or while nursing.
Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Use explosion-proof electrical,
ventilating, lighting, …, equipment. Use only nonsparking tools. Special precautions : No naked lights. No smoking.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place.
Keep in fireproof place. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep
container tightly closed. Storage regulation : Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage – away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. Heat sources.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific end use(s) : None.
8.1. Exposure controls
Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
• Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask.
• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.
• Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield.
• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
8.2. Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Odour threshold : No data available.
Melting point [°C] : 8.2 – 8.4 °C
Decomposition point [°C] : N/A
Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Boiling point [°C] : 100 – 101 °C
Evaporation rate : N/A
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A
Vapour density : 1,59
Density [g/cm3] : 1,22
Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A
Solubility in water [% weight] : Infinitely soluble
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.
Solubility : 2.2
9.2. Other information
Explosive properties : N/A
Oxidising properties : No data available.
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity : Not established.
10.2. Chemical stability
Chemical stability : Stable under
recommended storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions : Not established.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight.
Extremely high or low temperatures.
Open flame. Overheating. Heat. Sparks.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid : Strong acids.
Strong bases.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes. Carbon monoxide.
Carbon dioxide. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive
vapours. May release flammable gases.
11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity
• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Corrosion : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Irritation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity information : Not established.
12.2. Persistence – degradability
Persistence – degradability : Biodegradable.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : Not established.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance
does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance
or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General : Avoid release to the environment.
Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with
local/national regulations. Dispose of this material
and its container to hazardous or special waste
collection point, in accordance with local, regional,
national and/or international regulation.
Special precautions : Handle empty containers
with care because residual vapours are flammable.
14.1. Land transport (ADR-RID)
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass
UN N° : 1779
H.I. nr : 83
ADR – Class : 8
Labelling – Transport : 8 : Corrosive substance.3
: Flammable liquid.
ADR – Classification code : CF1
ADR – Group : II
ADR – Packing instructions : P001
ADR – Limited Quantity : 1 L
ADR – Tunnel code : D/E : Bulk or tank carriage: Passage
forbidden through tunnels of category D and E.
Other carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
14.2. Sea transport (IMDG) [English only]
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass
UN N° : 1779
IMO-IMDG – Class or division : 8 : Corrosive substance. ( 3 : Flammable liquid. )
IMO-IMDG – Packing group : II
IMO- IMDG – Packing instructions : P001
IMO-IMDG – Limited quantities : 1 L
IMO-IMDG – Marine pollution : No
EMS-Nr : F-E
S-C
14.3. Air transport (ICAO-IATA) [English only]
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85%
acid by mass
UN N° : 1779
IATA – Class or division : 8 : Corrosive substance. ( 3 : Flammable liquid. )
IATA – Packing group : II
IATA – Passenger and Cargo Aircraft : ALLOWED –
Passenger and Cargo – Packing : 851
instruction – Passenger and Cargo – Maximum : 1 L
Quantity/Packing IATA – Cargo only : ALLOWED –
Cargo only – Packing instruction : 855 –
Cargo only – Maximum Quantity/ : 30 L
Packing IATA – Limited Quantites : 0.5
L ERG-Nr : 8F
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. regulations/legislation
specific for the substance or mixture REACH Restrictions – Annex XVII : The components of this product are
not subject to restrictions. REACH Authorisation – Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.
Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16
December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC
and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE)
Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this SDS was obtained from
sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness.
The conditions or methods of handling,storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this
and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim
liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any wayconnected
with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for
this product. If the product is used asacomponent in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.
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