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Product Name |
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Product Type |
FORMIC ACID LR 98% |
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Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Stock Point : Mumbai, Kandla, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Fujairah, Muscat Barka
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+91 22 27815541 / 42 |
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+91 22 2781 1318 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
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mail@rxmarine.com |
Substance / Preparation : Preparation.
Hazardous component(s) : This product is hazardous.
Substance name Contents CAS No
Formic acid : > 75 99 % 64-18-6
3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Classification : C; R35
Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
(CLP) Health hazards : Skin corrosion -
Category 1A -
Danger (CLP : Skin Corr. 1A) H314
3.2. Label elements Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45
Symbol(s) : C : Corrosive
R Phrase(s) : R35 : Causes severe burns.
S Phrase(s) : S23 : Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer).
S24 : Avoid contact with skin.
S26 : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S28 : After contact with skin, wash immediately with
S35 : This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.
S36/37/39 : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S45 : In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label when possible).
S59 : Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information on recovery/recycling.
Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)
Hazard pictograms
Signal words : Danger
Hazard statements : H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary statements
• Prevention : P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Response : P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• Storage : P405: Store locked up.
• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous
or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
3.3. Other hazards Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as
PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Inhalation : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Skin contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove/Take
off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Eye contact : Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible)
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection. Special procedures : Exercise caution when fighting
any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment.
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Ventilate area. Technical measures : Use special care to avoid static electric charges.
Special precautions : Remove ignition sources. No naked lights. No smoking.
For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify
authorities if product enters sewers or public waters. 6.3. Methods and material
for containment and cleaning up Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids,
such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Store away from other materials.Collect spillage.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection.
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Handling : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact during pregnancy or while nursing.
Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Technical protective measures : Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Use only non-sparking tools.
Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, equipment. Special precautions : No naked lights. No smoking.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place.
Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container
and receiving equipment. Storage regulation : Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage - away from : Strong bases. Strong acids. Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight. Heat sources.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Specific end use(s) : None.
8.1. Exposure controls
Personal protection Personal protection : Avoid all unnecessary exposure.
• Respiratory protection : Wear approved mask.
• Hand protection : Wear protective gloves.
• Skin protection : Wear suitable protective clothing.
• Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield.
• Others : When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
8.2. Control parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits : No data available.
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state at 20 °C : Liquid.
Odour : Characteristic.
Odour threshold : No data available.
pH value : No data available.
Melting point [°C] : 8.2 - 8.4 °C
Decomposition point [°C] : N/A
Critical temperature [°C] : No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : No data available.
Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A Flammable
liquid and vapour. Flash point [°C] : No data available.
Boiling point [°C] : 100 - 101 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] : No data available.
Final boiling point [°C] : No data available.
Evaporation rate : N/A
Vapour pressure [20°C] : No data available.
Vapour pressure mm/Hg : N/A
Vapour density : 1,59
Density [g/cm3] : 1,22
Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A
Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A
Solubility in water [% weight] : Infinitely soluble
Solubility in water : No data available.
Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.
Solubility : 2.2 Viscosity at 40°C
[mm2/s] : No data available.
9.2. Other information
Explosive properties : N/A
Explosion limits - upper [%] : No data available.
Explosion limits - lower [%] : No data available.
Oxidising properties : No data available.
10.1. Reactivity
Reactivity : Not established.
10.2. Chemical stability
Chemical stability : Stable under
recommended storage conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous
reactions Hazardous reactions : Not established.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid : Direct sunlight.
Extremely high or low temperatures. Open flame.
Overheating. Heat. Sparks.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid : Strong acids. Strong bases.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products : Fumes.
Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Thermal
decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
May release flammable gases.
11.1. Information on toxicological effects Toxicity
information : The product has been not fully tested.
The calculated risk has been done under the requirements of the EU regulations. Acute toxicity
• Inhalation : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Corrosion : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Irritation : Based on
available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Sensitization : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity information : The product has
not fully tested. The calculated risk has
been done under the requirements of the EU regulations.
12.2. Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : Not established.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance
does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance
or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.
12.6. Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment.
13.1. Waste treatment methods
General : Avoid release to the environment.
Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.
Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste
collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Special precautions : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
14.1. Land transport (ADR-RID)
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85%
acid by mass
UN N° : 1779
H.I. nr : 83
ADR - Class : 8
Labelling - Transport : 8 : Corrosive substance. 3
: Flammable liquid.
ADR - Classification code : CF1
ADR - Group : II
ADR - Packing instructions : P001
ADR - Limited Quantity : 1 L
ADR - Tunnel code : D/E : Bulk or tank
carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category D and E.
Other carriage: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.
14.2. Sea transport (IMDG) [English only]
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85%
acid by mass UN N° : 1779
IMO-IMDG - Class or division : 8 : Corrosive substance. ( 3 : Flammable liquid. )
IMO-IMDG - Packing group : II
IMO- IMDG - Packing instructions : P001
IMO-IMDG - Limited quantities : 1 L
IMO-IMDG - Marine pollution : No
EMS-Nr : F-E S-C
14.3. Air transport (ICAO-IATA) [English only]
Proper shipping name : FORMIC ACID with more than 85%
acid by mass UN N° : 1779
IATA - Class or division : 8 : Corrosive substance. ( 3 : Flammable liquid. )
IATA - Packing group : II
IATA - Passenger and Cargo Aircraft : ALLOWED -
Passenger and Cargo - Packing : 851 instruction -
Passenger and Cargo - Maximum : 1 L
Quantity/Packing IATA - Cargo only : ALLOWED -
Cargo only - Packing instruction : 855 -
Cargo only - Maximum Quantity/ : 30 L
Packing IATA - Limited Quantites : 0.5 L
ERG-Nr : 8F
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. regulations/legislation
specific for the substance or mixture REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are not subject to restrictions.
REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.
15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment
Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out.
Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives
67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH
Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this SDS
was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied,
regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling,storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may
be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or
expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to
be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.