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1. Identification
* The “Recommended use” identified for this product is provided solely to comply with a Federal requirement and is not part of
the seller's published specification. The terms of this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) do not create or infer any warranty, express or
implied, including by incorporation into or reference in the seller's sales agreement.
Company:
BASF CORPORATION
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2. Hazards Identification
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200
Label elements
Safety Data Sheet
Formic Acid 95%
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Pictogram:
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statement:
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4. First-Aid Measures
General advice:
Remove contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing.
If inhaled:
Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm. Assist in breathing if
necessary. Immediate medical attention required.
If on skin:
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention required.
Remove contaminated clothing.
If in eyes:
In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with plenty of water.
Immediate medical attention required.
If swallowed:
Do not induce vomiting due to the product ingredients. Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Obtain medical attention.
Symptoms: Overexposure may cause:, vomiting, aspiration pneumonia, circulatory collapse, death,
acidosis, abdominal cramps, shortness of breath, hypotension, nausea, diarrhea, salivation
Hazards: No applicable information available.
Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.
5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Further information:
No applicable information available.
Impact Sensitivity:
Remarks: Based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity.
Environmental precautions
Substance/product is RCRA hazardous due to its properties. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.
Suitable materials for containers: Stainless steel 1.4571, Stainless steel 1.4404, High density
polyethylene (HDPE), Low density polyethylene (LDPE), glass, HDPE fluorinated
Further information on storage conditions: Avoid extreme heat. Keep away from sources of ignition -
No smoking.
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant protective gloves, Consult with glove manufacturer for testing data.
Eye protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles) and face shield.
Body protection:
Impermeable protective clothing
Reactivity
No applicable information available.
Corrosion to metals:
Corrosive effect on metals.
Formation of Remarks: Forms no flammable gases in the
flammable gases: presence of water.
Chemical stability
No applicable information available.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame.
Incompatible materials
oxidizing agents, bases
Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Thermal decomposition:
No applicable information available.
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11. Toxicological information
Routes of entry for solids and liquids are ingestion and inhalation, but may include eye or skin
contact. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and eye contact. Skin contact may be a route
of entry for liquefied gases.
Acute Toxicity/Effects
Acute toxicity
Assessment of acute toxicity: Of moderate toxicity after single ingestion. Of pronounced toxicity after
short-term inhalation. The toxicity of the product is based on its corrosivity.
Oral
Type of value: LD50
Species: rat
Value: 730 mg/kg
Moderately toxic.
Inhalation
Type of value: LC50
Species: rat (male/female)
Value: 7.85 mg/l (BASF-Test)
Exposure time: 4 h
Dermal
Study scientifically not justified.
Irritation / corrosion
Assessment of irritating effects: Contact may cause burns and permanent injury.
Skin
Species: rabbit
Result: Corrosive.
Method: OECD Guideline 404
Literature data.
Eye
Study scientifically not justified.
Sensitization
Assessment of sensitization: Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.
Buehler test
Species: guinea pig
Result: Non-sensitizing.
Method: OECD Guideline 406
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Aspiration Hazard
No aspiration hazard expected.
Chronic Toxicity/Effects
Genetic toxicity
Assessment of mutagenicity: No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with bacteria and
mammalian cell culture.
Genetic toxicity in vitro: Ames-test
No mutagenic effects reported.
Carcinogenicity
Assessment of carcinogenicity: In long-term studies in rats and mice in which the substance was
given by feed, a carcinogenic effect was not observed. The product has not been tested. The
statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.
Reproductive toxicity
Assessment of reproduction toxicity: The results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility
impairing effect. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from
substances/products of a similar structure or composition.
Teratogenicity
Assessment of teratogenicity: No indications of a developmental toxic / teratogenic effect were seen
in animal studies. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from
substances/products of a similar structure or composition.
Symptoms of Exposure
Overexposure may cause:, vomiting, aspiration pneumonia, circulatory collapse, death, acidosis,
abdominal cramps, shortness of breath, hypotension, nausea, diarrhea, salivation
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity
Assessment of aquatic toxicity:
There is a high probability that the product is not acutely harmful to aquatic organisms. The inhibition
of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological
treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.
The product gives rise to pH shifts.
Toxicity to fish
LC50 (96 h) 46 - 100 mg/l, Leuciscus idus (static)
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Slightly toxic.
Aquatic invertebrates
EC50 (48 h) 34.2 mg/l, Daphnia magna (static)
Slightly toxic.
Aquatic plants
EC50 (72 h) 26.9 mg/l, algae
Slightly toxic.
Toxicity to microorganisms
bacteria (17 h): 46.7 mg/l
Slightly toxic.
Elimination information
100 % DOC reduction (9 d) (OECD 301E/92/69/EEC, C.4-B) (aerobic, municipal sewage treatment
plant effluent)
Bioaccumulative potential
Mobility in soil
Additional information
Sum parameter
Container disposal:
Empty containers with less than 1 inch of residue may be landfilled at a licensed facility. Recommend
crushing, puncturing or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used containers. If containers
are not empty, they must be disposed of in a RCRA-licensed facility.
RCRA: U123
Sea transport
IMDG
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 1779
Hazard label: 8, 3
Marine pollutant: NO
Proper shipping name: FORMIC ACID
Air transport
IATA/ICAO
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 1779
Hazard label: 8, 3
Proper shipping name: FORMIC ACID
Federal Regulations
Safety Data Sheet
Formic Acid 95%
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Registration status:
Chemical TSCA, US released / listed
EPCRA 313:
CAS Number Chemical name
64-18-6 Formic Acid
State regulations
State RTK CAS Number Chemical name
PA 64-18-6 Formic Acid
MA 64-18-6 Formic Acid
NJ 64-18-6 Formic Acid
Assessment of the hazard classes according to UN GHS criteria (most recent version):
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