Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur® Safety Data Sheet

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name: Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur®
Product Code: 1.11670, 111670
Chemical Name: Formic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

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

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Merck KGaA

manufacturer

Frankfurter Str. 250, D-64271 DARMSTADT

+49 (0)6151 72-0

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC (GB)

+(44)-870-8200418

CHEMTREC Ireland

+(353)-19014670

CHEMTREC India

001-803-017-9114

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

GHS05

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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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

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

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

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

Rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

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 or ophthalmologist.

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

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

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.

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®)

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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

No metal containers. May decompose forming gaseous products, especially when stored over long periods. Close containers in such a way to enable internal pressure to escape (e.g. excess pressure valve). Dry. Protected from light. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

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.

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Chloroprene, Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 720 Camapren®. Splash contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 60 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

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 entrepreneur 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.

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code

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Physical State

liquid

Physical State Data

liquid

State Under Standard Conditions

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Appearance

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Colour

colorless

Colour Intensity

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Form

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Odor

stinging

Odor Threshold

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2,2 at 10 g/l at 20 °C

Melting Point

8,5 °C

Boiling Point

100,80 °C at 1.013 hPa

Flash Point

49,5 °C - closed cup - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.9

Freezing Point

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Softening Point

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Solidification Point

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Cloud Point

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Crystallisation Point

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Relative Evaporation Rate

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Evaporation Rate

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Vapor Pressure

171 hPa at 50 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104

Vapor Density

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Relative Density

1,22 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109

Bulk Density

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Density

1,22 g/cm³ at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109

Flammability

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Upper Explosive Limit

38 % (V)

Lower Explosive Limit

18 % (V)

Explosive Limits

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Auto Ignition Temperature

528 °C at 1.008 hPa - Tested according to Directive 92/69/EEC.

Decomposition Temperature

350 °C Method: OECD Test Guideline 113

Solubility

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Partition Coefficient

log Pow: -2,1 at 23 °C - OECD Test Guideline 107 - n-octanol/water

Solubility In Water

miscible in all proportions, (experimental) at 20 °C

Solubility In Fat

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Molecular Weight

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Voc Content

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Metal Corrosion

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Dynamic Viscosity

1,8 mPa.s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114; 1,22 mPa.s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114

Kinematic Viscosity

1,47 mm²/s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114; 1,02 mm²/s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114

Properties Status

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Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Aluminum. Risk of explosion with: organic nitro compounds, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, furfuryl alcohol. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: alkalines, Strong oxidizing agents, sulfuric acid, nonmetallic oxides, metal catalysts, Oxides of phosphorus, Nitric acid, nitrates. Exothermic reaction with: alkaline earth hydroxides, alkali hydroxides, bases, Amines.

Avoid

Heating.

Incompatible

Metals

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to fish static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 130 mg/l - 96 h (Formic acid) (OECD Test Guideline 203) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate Millipore- 1.11670 The life science business of Merck operates as MilliporeSigma in the US and Canada Page 10 of 14 Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 365 mg/l - 48 h (Formic acid) (OECD Test Guideline 202) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - 1.240 mg/l - 72 h (Formic acid) (OECD Test Guideline 201) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate Toxicity to bacteria static test NOEC - activated sludge - 72 mg/l - 13 d (Formic acid) Remarks: (ECHA) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates(Chronic toxicity) semi-static test NOEC - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - >= 100 mg/l - 21 d (Formic acid) (OECD Test Guideline 211)

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 14 d (Formic acid) Result: 100 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301C) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 86 mg/g (Formic acid) Remarks: (External MSDS) Ratio BOD/ThBOD 8,60 % (Formic acid)

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation is unlikely. Does not significantly accumulate in organisms.

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7 Other adverse effects

Forms corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted. Harmful effect due to pH shift. Neutralisation possible in waste water treatment plants. No interference with wastewater treatment plants are to be expected when used properly. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

The substance forms corrosive mixtures with water and causes harmful effects due to pH shift. Neutralisation is possible in wastewater treatment plants, and no interference is expected with proper use.

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

Disposal

See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.

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

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur®?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur®?

Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur® is a liquid with colorless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Formic acid 98-100% Suprapur® used for?