Formic Acid

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Manufacturer Information


Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)


Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103


Phone

800-325-5832


Effective Date

2017-05-28


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NFPA

3

2

0

HMIS

Health

3

Flammability

2

Physical Hazard

0

Personal Protection


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Danger


Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P240: Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
  • P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P270: Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273: Avoid release to the enviroment.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
  • P301 + P312 + P330: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
  • P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. RInse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
  • P305 + P351 + P338 + P310: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
  • P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
  • P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

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