Formic acid 99-100% a.r.

Remove the victim into fresh air. Doctor: administration of corticoid spray. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Nausea. Respiratory difficulties. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Affection of the nasal septum. Risk of lung oedema. Respiratory collapse.

Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue.

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents without medical advice. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.html). Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital.

Symptoms: Nausea. Abdominal pain. Risk of aspiration pneumonia. Change in the haemogramme/blood composition. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. Possible esophageal perforation. Blood in vomit. Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. Blood in stool. Shock. Low arterial pressure. Disturbances of consciousness. Decreased renal function.

Quick-acting ABC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting BC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting class B foam extinguisher. Quick-acting CO2 extinguisher. Class B foam (alcohol-resistant). Water spray if puddle cannot expand.

Water (quick-acting extinguisher, reel); risk of puddle expansion. Water; risk of puddle expansion.

DIRECT FIRE HAZARD: Flammable liquid and vapour. Gas/vapour flammable with air within explosion limits. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD: May be ignited by sparks. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". DIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: Gas/vapour explosive with air within explosion limits. INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD: may be ignited by sparks. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Do not move the load if exposed to heat. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Keep upwind. Mark the danger area. Consider evacuation. Seal off low-lying areas. Close doors and windows of adjacent premises. Stop engines and no smoking. No naked flames or sparks. Spark- and explosionproof appliances and lighting equipment. Keep containers closed. Wash contaminated clothes.

Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Liquid spill: neutralize with powdered limestone or sodium bicarbonate. Take up liquid spill into absorbent material, e.g.: sand, earth, vermiculite. Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Damaged/cooled tanks must be emptied. Do not use compressed air for pumping over spills. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.

Materials: powdered limestone, sodium bicarbonate, sand, earth, vermiculite

Use spark-/explosionproof appliances and lighting system. Keep away from naked flames/heat. Keep away from ignition sources/sparks. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection. Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Do not use compressed air for pumping over. Keep container tightly closed.

Store in a cool area. Store in a dry area. Ventilation at floor level. Fireproof storeroom. Keep locked up. Protect against frost. Provide for a tub to collect spills. Unauthorized persons are not admitted. Store only in a limited quantity. Meet the legal requirements.

Observe very strict hygiene - avoid contact.

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Keep away from ignition sources/sparks. Fireproof storeroom.

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Gloves

Protective goggles (EN 166)

Full face mask with filter type A at conc. in air > exposure limit. High vapour/gas concentration: self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 136 + EN 137)

Head/neck protection. Corrosion-proof clothing (EN 14605). Materials for protective clothing: Excellent resistance: neoprene (chloroprene rubber). Butyl rubber. Good resistance: Natural rubber. Nitrile rubber. Polyurethane. Polyvinylchloride (PVC). Styrene-butadiene rubber. Less resistance: Chlorinated polyethylene. Viton. neoprene/SBR. Nitrile rubber/PVC. Poor resistance: Polyethylene

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Hygroscopic.

Reacts violently with (strong) oxidizers: pressure rise and possible bursting of container. Reacts exothermically with (some) acids/bases.

Reacts with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen). Prolonged storage: decomposes slowly: release of harmful/irritant gases/vapours (carbon monoxide): pressure rise and possible bursting of container. This reaction is accelerated on exposure to some compounds and on exposure to temperature rise. On heating: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).

Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Dispose of at authorized waste collection point. Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations.

Hazardous waste shall not be mixed together with other waste. Different types of hazardous waste shall not be mixed together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create problems for the further management of the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed responsibly. All entities that store, transport or handle hazardous waste shall take the necessary measures to prevent risks of pollution or damage to people or animals.