FORMIC ACID
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Chemical Name : Formic Acid
Molecular Formula :

HCOOH

CAS No : 64-18-6
Date : OCT 31, 2000

SECTION 1: PHISICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA

Form at 20 °C : Liquid
Solubility in Water : 100%
SPECS. :

Concentration 85pc min.,
Chloride 0,005pc max.,
Sulphate 0,002pc max.,
Iron 0,0005pc max.,
Loss after drying 0,02% max, etc.

SECTION 2:HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handing : Take care to handle the drum.
Storage : Store in a cool area and away from sunlight, Store away from sources of heat of ignition, Keep dry, check regularly and leaks, use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. Take care to prevent the accumulating of electrostatic charge due to handling storage.
SECTION 3: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Eye Protection : Wear protective splash goggles.
Hand protection : Wear chemical protective gloves.
Other protective means : Wear protective clothing, full face shield, barrier cream, safety footwear, rubber boots. Ensure there is ready access to eye wash unit, emergency shower.

SECTION 4: TOXICITY DATA

Skin Irritation : Corrosive
Eye Irritation : Corrosive
Other Toxicity :

Toxic by inhalation.

SECTION 5: MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTS
Eye Contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Immediately hold the eyes open and wash continuously for at least 15 minutes with fresh water.
Skin Contact : Immediately flush body and cloths with large amounts of water, using safetyshower if available quickly remote all contaminated clothing.
SECTION 6: FURTHER INFORMATIONS
This product must be handled and used following safety and hygien measure of a good industrial experience and in conformity with regulation in force.
 
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