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Formic acid

CAS 64-18-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formic acid
Product Code
F0507
Chemical Name
Formic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-18-6 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119491174-37-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

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 vapor.
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.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formic acid EC: 200-579-1 64-18-6 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Symptoms: Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Vent periodically. Refrigerate before opening.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Nature latex/chloroprene Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nature latex/chloroprene Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter E-(P3) The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Properties Status
---
Odor Threshold
---
Odor
stinging
Freezing Point
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Colour Intensity
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -2,1 at 23 °C - OECD Test Guideline 107 - n-octanol/water
Auto Ignition Temperature
528 °C at 1.008 hPa - Tested according to Directive 92/69/EEC.
Voc Content
---
Flash Point
49,5 °C - closed cup - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.9
Solubility
---
Bulk Density
---
Relative Density
1,22 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Physical State Data
liquid
Density
1,22 g/cm3 at 25 °C - lit.
Lower Explosive Limit
18 %(V)
Flammability
No data available
Softening Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Vapor Pressure
171 hPa at 50 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104
Vapor Density
---
Physical State
liquid
Upper Explosive Limit
38 %(V)
Appearance
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Solubility In Water
at 20 °C miscible in all proportions, (experimental)
Form
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Colour
colorless
Dynamic Viscosity
1,8 mPa.s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114; 1,22 mPa.s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114
Ph
2,2 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
Solidification Point
---
Molecular Weight
---
Melting Point
8,2 - 8,4 °C - lit.
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Decomposition Temperature
350 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 113
Kinematic Viscosity
1,47 mm2/s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114; 1,02 mm2/s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114
Solubility In Fat
---
Boiling Point
100 - 101 °C - lit.
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) . Contains the following stabilizer(s): water (5 %)

Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

Heating.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Powdered metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
1779
Shipping Name
FORMIC ACID
Transport Class
8 (3)
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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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 colorless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Formic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Formic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
  • 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 8,2 - 8,4 °C - lit. and the boiling point is 100 - 101 °C - lit..