**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 64-18-6 |Formic acid | 8-12 | 200-579-1 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7647-01-0 |Hydrogen chloride | 5-10 | 231-595-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 |
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Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes
gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic absorption of formic acid may cause damage to the kidneys,
which is indicated by albuminuria and hematuria. Chronic skin contact
may cause sensitization dermatitis, particularly in workers
previously sensitized to formaldehyde.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes 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
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 and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
**** 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.
Extinguishing Media:
Not available.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not
ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated
shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 64-18-6:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 5 ppm TWA; 9.6 mg/m3 TWA
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 15 ppm STEL; 28.8 mg/m3 STEL
United States OSHA: 5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA
Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 9.5 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 19 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 9 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 5 ppm TWA; 9.5 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 5 ppm OEL; 9.4 mg/m3 OEL
Malaysia: 5 ppm TWA; 9.4 mg/m3 TWA
Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 9 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 9 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 18 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7647-01-0:
United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 ppm TWA (aerosol mist and gas); 2 mg
TWA (aerosol mist and gas)
United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 5 ppm STEL (aerosol mist and gas); 8
mg/m3 STEL (aerosol mist and gas)
United States OSHA: ; 5 ppm Ceiling; 7 mg/m3 Ceiling
Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 8 mg/m3 VLE
Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 15 mg/m3 VLE
France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 7.5 mg/m3 VLE
Germany: 8 mg/m3 TWA
Japan: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling
Malaysia: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling
Netherlands: 10 ppm STEL; 15 mg/m3 STEL
Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 8 mg/m3 MAC
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 7.6 mg/m3 VLA-ED
Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 15 mg/m3 VLA-EC
CAS# 7732-18-5:
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 appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
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 respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Not available.
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-18-6: LQ4900000
CAS# 7647-01-0: MW4025000 MW4031000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
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.
CAS# 7647-01-0: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1108 ppm/1H; Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 20487 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 3940
mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation,
rat: LC50 = 3124 ppm/1H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 60938 mg/m3/5M;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 7004 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 =
45000 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Oral,
rabbit: LD50 = 900 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formic acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Hydrogen chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
USA RQ: CAS# 64-18-6: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 7647-01-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
**** 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:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-18-6: 1
CAS# 7647-01-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.
MSDS Creation Date: 9/21/1998 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
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