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Safety Data Sheet EN

Formic acid 99%

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formic acid 99%
Product Code
0691

Regulatory Identifiers

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

Identified Uses

Chemical for research, development, manufacturing, laboratory chemical for analysis.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

Biosolve Chimie

manufacturer

20 Rue Roger Husson, 57260 Dieuze, France

+33 3 878 675 80/81/82/83/84/85

B

Biosolve B.V.

manufacturer

Leenderweg 78, 5555 CE Valkenswaard, the Netherlands.

+31-(0)40-2071300

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

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

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

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

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture

Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
formic acid EC: 200-579-1 64-18-6 75 - 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Call for a doctor immediately. Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call for a doctor immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Specific hazards

During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced.

Firefighter Protection

Mouth respiratory protective device.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Mount respiratory protective device. Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental

Dilute with plenty of water.

Cleanup methods

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Use neutralising agent.

Materials: sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not seal receptacles gas-tight. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Open and handle receptacle with care. Prevent formation of aerosols.

Storage

Store at room temperature in a shaded and ventilated place. Keep container tightly sealed.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

No further data; see section 7.

Hands

Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture. Protective gloves The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation Material of gloves The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. Penetration time of glove material The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Eyes

Tightly sealed goggles

Respiratory

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
Fluid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
Colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Liquid
Odor
Strong
Odor Threshold
No data available.
Ph
2.2
Melting Point
-9 °C
Boiling Point
101 °C (at 1.013 hPa)
Flash Point
23 - 60 °C (at 1.013 hPa)
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
43 hPa (at 20 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.22 g/cm³
Flammability
Flammable.
Upper Explosive Limit
33 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
14 Vol %
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
520 °C
Decomposition Temperature
350 °C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
-2,1 (23 °C)
Solubility In Water
Fully miscible.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
46.03 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
Void
Dynamic Viscosity
1,8 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Avoid

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Incompatible

No further relevant information available.

Decomposition

No dangerous decomposition products known.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No further relevant information available.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

12.7 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

The substance is not considered to be PBT or vPvB.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties.

The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Additional ecological information: General notes: Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

Disposal

Must not be disposed together with household garbage.

Waste Codes

HP3 Flammable national code
HP6 Acute Toxicity national code
HP8 Corrosive national code
14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN1779
Shipping Name
FORMIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
ADR

Warning: Corrosive substances.

IMDG

Warning: Corrosive substances.

IATA

Warning: Corrosive substances.

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 99%?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formic acid 99%?

Formic acid 99% is a fluid with colourless color. It has strong odor.

What is Formic acid 99% used for?

Chemical for research, development, manufacturing, laboratory chemical for analysis.

What are the hazard statements for Formic acid 99%?

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 99%?

The melting point is -9 °C and the boiling point is 101 °C (at 1.013 hPa).