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Formic acid

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formic acid
Product Form
Substance
Product Code
000000020237
Chemical Name
formic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
01-2119491174-37

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals

Manufacturers & Suppliers

H

Honeywell Specialty Chemicals Seelze GmbH

national supplier

Wunstorfer Strae 40 30926 Seelze Germany

(49) 5137-999 0

H

Honeywell International, Inc.

global supplier

115 Tabor Road Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2546 USA

Emergency Contacts

Chem Trec

+1-703-527-3887

Emergency Contact

+1-303-389-1414

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

1* - For specific concentration limits see Annexes of 1272/2008

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
N/A --- 100% No

Notes

Occupational Exposure Limit(s), if available, are listed in Section 8. For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Protect unharmed eye.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Treat symptomatically.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

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06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use with local exhaust ventilation.

Hands

Glove material: Viton Break through time: > 480 min Glove thickness: 0,7 mm Vitoject 890 Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Replace when worn. Remarks: Supplementary note: The specifications are based on information and tests from similar substances by analogy. Due to varying conditions ( e.g.temperature or other strains) it must be considered that the usage of a chemical protective glove in practice may be much shorter than the permeation time determined in accordance with EN 374. Since actual conditions of practical use often deviate from standardised conditions according EN 374 the glove manufacturer reccomends to use the chemical protective glove in practice not longer than 50% of the recomended permeation time. Manufacturer's directions for use should be observed because of great diversity of types . Suitable gloves tested according EN 374 are supplied e.g. from KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Vertrieb@kcl.de

Eyes

Safety goggles

Respiratory

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an approved filter.

Skin/Body

acid-proof protective clothing

Environmental

Handle in accordance with local environmental regulations and good industrial practices.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
stinging
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
acidic
Melting Point
4 Method: OECD Test Guideline 102
Boiling Point
ca. 100,4 at 1.013 hPa Method: OECD Test Guideline 103
Flash Point
49,5
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
no data available
Vapor Pressure
42 hPa at 20 Method: OECD 104
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,22 g/cm3 at 20 Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
38 %(V) no data available
Lower Explosive Limit
12 %(V) 42
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
528
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
no data available
Solubility In Water
soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
46,03 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1,72 mPa.s at 20
Kinematic Viscosity
1,41 mm2/s at 20
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

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12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

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13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

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14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1779
Shipping Name
FORMIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Formic acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formic acid?

Formic acid is a liquid with colourless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Formic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals

What are the hazard statements for Formic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Formic acid?

The melting point is 4 Method: OECD Test Guideline 102 and the boiling point is ca. 100,4 at 1.013 hPa Method: OECD Test Guideline 103.

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