**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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| 64-18-6 |Formic acid | 99 | 200-579-1
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Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.Corrosive.Lachrymator (substance which increases the
flow of tears).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe
burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
May cause corneal edema, ulceration, and scarring.
Skin:
May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes
evident upon re-exposure to this material. Contact with liquid is
corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. Absorbed through
the skin. May cause erythema (redness) and blistering.
Ingestion:
Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting,
and possible death. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central
nervous system depression. Ingestion may produce corrosive
ulceration and bleeding and necrosis of the gastrointestinal tract
accompanied by shock and circulatory collapse.
Inhalation:
May cause asthmatic attacks due to allergic sensitization of the
respiratory tract. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness,
nausea, itching, burning, and swelling of the eyes.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause
liver and kidney damage. Effects may be delayed. Laboratory
experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes
closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated
shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Hemodialysis should be considered in severe intoxication. Persons
with chronic respiratory, skin, kidney, or liver diseases or eye
disorders may be at increased risk from exposure to this product.
Antidote:
Folic acid may be of benefit by hastening the metabolism of formic
acid to carbon dioxide.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Containers may explode in
the heat of a fire. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread
along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May
polymerize explosively when involved in a fire. Contact with metals
may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Extinguishing Media:
Do NOT get water inside containers. For small fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray. For large fires, use dry
chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam, or water spray.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Large spills may be neutralized with dilute alkaline solutions of
soda ash (sodium carbonate, Na2CO3), or lime (calcium oxide, CaO).
Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways.
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill
using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or
vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Use a
spark-proof tool. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside
containers.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Contents may
develop pressure upon prolonged storage. Empty containers retain
product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep
container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not
ingest or inhale. Discard contaminated shoes. Do not pressurize, cut,
weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to
heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep refrigerated. (Store below 4C/39F.) Store in a tightly closed
container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Corrosives
area. Do not store in metal containers. Do not store near alkaline
substances. Vent periodically.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear neoprene gloves, apron, and/or clothing. Wear
butyl rubber gloves, apron, and/or clothing.
Clothing:
Wear neoprene gloves, apron, and/or clothing. Wear
butyl rubber gloves, apron, and/or clothing.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: pungent odor - benzaldehyde-like
pH: Strong acid
Vapor Pressure: 44.8 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Viscosity: 1.607mPa @ 25 deg C
Boiling Point: 100.8 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 8 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 434 deg C ( 813.20 deg F)
Flash Point: 69 deg C ( 156.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 18.0 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 57.0 vol %
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.2267
Molecular Formula: HCOOH
Molecular Weight: 46.0128
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Keep refrigerated. Formic acid may decompose to carbon monoxide and
water or carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas. These decomposition
products develop pressure.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, metals, excess heat, combustible materials,
oxidizers, plastics.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, finely powdered metals,
permanganates, sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, nitromethane,
furfuryl alcohol, hydrated thallium nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-18-6: LQ4900000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-18-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 122 mg Severe; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 6200 mg/m3/15M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 15 gm/m3/15M;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 700 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1100 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formic acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 5000 mg/L; 24 Hr; UnspecifiedWater
flea Daphnia: EC50 = 34 mg/L; 48 Hr; UnspecifiedIn natural water it
has been shown to adsorb to sediment and would probably also
biodegrade. Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is not important.
In the atmosphere, formic acid would be scavenged by rain and
dissolve in cloud water where it reacts with dissolved hydroxyl
radicals. It also reacts in the vapor phase with hydroxyl radicals
(half-life 36 days).
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1779
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1779
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1779
Packing group: II
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 23C Do not breathe vapour.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-18-6: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
CAS# 64-18-6 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-18-6: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 ppm (9.4 mg/m3)
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (18 mg/m3);Skin
OEL-FRANCE:STEL 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 5 mg/m3;STEL 8 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 5 ppm (9.4 mg/m3)
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 5 ppm;STEL 1 mg/m3;Skin
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (18 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-18-6 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/23/1999 Revision #5 Date: 7/16/2002
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