Formic Acid 85% -25Lt

1. Identification

• Product Name: Formic Acid 85%
• Synonyms: Methanoic Acid
• Recommended Use: Industrial applications, chemical synthesis
• Restrictions on Use: Not for drug, household, or other uses

2. Hazard(s) Identification

• Classification:
  • Acute Toxicity (Oral): Category 4
  • Acute Toxicity (Inhalation): Category 4
  • Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A
  • Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Category 1
• Label Elements:
  • Signal Word: Danger
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
    • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
    • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
• Precautionary Statements:
  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
  • P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
  • P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • 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.
  • P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Substance: Formic Acid 85%
• Chemical Composition:
  • Formic Acid: 85% (CAS No. 64-18-6)
  • Water: 15% (CAS No. 7732-18-5)

4. First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice.
• Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Special Hazards Arising from the Substance: May produce toxic fumes under fire conditions, including carbon oxides.
• Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Contain spillage, and then absorb with inert material (e.g., sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

• Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Use adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
• Conditions for Safe Storage: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Exposure Limits:
  • Formic Acid: ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm TWA, 10 ppm STEL
• Engineering Controls: Use appropriate exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  • Eye/Face Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
  • Skin Protection: Protective gloves and clothing.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Odor: Pungent, characteristic odor
• pH: 2.0 (1% solution)
• Melting Point: ~8.3°C (46.9°F)
• Boiling Point: ~100°C (212°F)
• Flash Point: 69°C (156°F) (closed cup)
• Solubility: Completely soluble in water
• Density: ~1.22 g/cm³

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong oxidizers, bases, and reducing agents.
• Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, and sparks.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents.
• Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides.

11. Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity:
  • Oral: Harmful if swallowed (LD50: 730 mg/kg for formic acid)
  • Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled (LC50: 7.85 mg/L for formic acid)
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe skin burns.
• Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation: Causes serious eye damage.
• Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Carcinogenicity: Not classified as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.

12. Ecological Information

• Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life.
• Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable.
• Bioaccumulative Potential: No data available.
• Mobility in Soil: No data available.

13. Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations. Do not discharge into drains, surface waters, or groundwater.

14. Transport Information

• UN Number: UN1779
• UN Proper Shipping Name: Formic Acid
• Transport Hazard Class(es): 8
• Packing Group: II
• Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant

15. Regulatory Information

• Safety, Health, and Environmental Regulations: Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.