Safety Data Sheet

Formic Acid 95%

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1. Identification

Product identifier used on the label

Formic Acid 95%

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Recommended use*: for industrial use only

* 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.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company:
BASF CORPORATION
100 Park Avenue
Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

Telephone: +1 973 245-6000

Emergency telephone number

CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP (4357)

Other means of identification

Molecular formula: CH2(02)
Chemical family: No data available.
Synonyms: FORMIC ACID 95%

2. Hazards Identification
According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

Classification of the product

Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids

Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute toxicity
Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity
Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation
Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Label elements
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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.

Precautionary Statements (Prevention):

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other
ignition sources. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour.
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
P264 Wash with plenty of water and soap thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Precautionary Statements (Response):

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing.
P303 + P361 + P352 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder
or water spray for extinction.

Precautionary Statements (Storage):

P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary Statements (Disposal):

P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection
point.

Hazards not otherwise classified

No applicable information available.

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Labeling of special preparations (GHS):
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200

CAS Number Weight % Chemical name

64-18-6 >= 75.0 - <= 100.0% Formic Acid

4. First-Aid Measures

Description of 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.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

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.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physician
Treatment: Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions), no
known specific antidote.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

water spray, dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam
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Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazards during fire-fighting:
No particular hazards known.

Advice for fire-fighters

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:
Firefighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out gear.

Further information:
No applicable information available.

Impact Sensitivity:
Remarks: Based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Extinguish sources of ignition nearby and downwind. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear acid-
resistant boots. Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions
Substance/product is RCRA hazardous due to its properties. Do not discharge into drains/surface
waters/groundwater.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

For large amounts: Neutralize with soda or slaked lime. Pump off product. Pick up with suitable
appliance and dispose of.
Spills should be contained and placed in suitable containers for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Handle and open container with care.

Protection against fire and explosion:

Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Segregate from bases. Segregate from oxidizing agents.

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.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Components with occupational exposure limits
Formic Acid OSHA PEL PEL 5 ppm 9 mg/m3 ; TWA value 5 ppm 9
mg/m3 ;
ACGIH TLV STEL value 10 ppm ; TWA value 5 ppm ;
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Advice on system design:

Provide local exhaust ventilation to control vapours/mists.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:
Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapour/particulate respirator. Do not exceed the
maximum use concentration for the respirator facepiece/cartridge combination. For emergency or
non-routine, high exposure situations, use a NIOSH-certified full facepiece pressure demand self-
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or a full facepiece pressure demand supplied-air respirator
(SAR) with escape provisions. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134).

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

General safety and hygiene measures:

Eye wash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Wear protective clothing as
necessary to prevent contact.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Form: liquid
Odour: acetous
Odour threshold: No applicable information available.
Colour: colourless
pH value: 2
( 10 g/l)
Melting point: No applicable information available.
Boiling point: approx. 105 °C
( 760 mmHg)
Sublimation point: No applicable information available.
Flash point: 56 °C (DIN 51755)
Flammability: Flammable liquid and vapour.
Lower explosion limit: 14.3 %(V)
( 47 °C)
Upper explosion limit: 34 %(V)
Autoignition: 480 °C (DIN 51794)
Vapour pressure: approx. 32 mmHg
( 20 °C)
Density: 1.2 g/cm3
( 20 °C)
Relative density: 1.2195 (OECD Guideline
( 20 °C) 109)
Bulk density: 1.2 g/cm3
( 20 °C)
Vapour density: No applicable information available.
Partitioning coefficient n- -2.1 (Directive
octanol/water (log Pow): ( 23 °C) 92/69/EEC, A.8)
-1.9 (Directive
( 23 °C) 92/69/EEC, A.8)
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-2.3 (Directive
( 23 °C) 92/69/EEC, A.8)
Self-ignition not self-igniting
temperature:
Thermal decomposition: No applicable information available.
Viscosity, dynamic: 1.8 mPa.s (calculated (from
( 20 °C) kinemetic viscosity))
1.22 mPa.s (calculated (from
( 40 °C) kinemetic viscosity))
Viscosity, kinematic: 1.47 mm2/s (OECD 114)
( 20 °C)
1.02 mm2/s (OECD 114)
( 40 °C)
Particle size: The substance / product is marketed
or used in a non solid or granular
form.
Solubility in water: ( 20 °C)
miscible
Solubility (quantitative): No applicable information available.
Solubility (qualitative): No applicable information available.
Molar mass: 46.03 g/mol
Evaporation rate: Value can be approximated from
Henry's Law Constant or vapor
pressure.

10. Stability and Reactivity

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.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

The product is chemically stable.

Conditions to avoid
Avoid all sources of ignition: heat, sparks, open flame.

Incompatible materials
oxidizing agents, bases

Hazardous decomposition products

Decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides

Thermal decomposition:
No applicable information available.
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11. Toxicological information

Primary routes of exposure

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.

Information on: Formic Acid

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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.

Assessment other acute effects

Assessment of STOT single:
Based on the available information there is no specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a
single exposure.

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

Repeated dose toxicity

Assessment of repeated dose toxicity: No other known chronic effects.

Information on: Formic Acid

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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

Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure

Data available do not indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as
being aggravated by exposure to this substance/product. See MSDS section 11 - Toxicological
information.

12. Ecological Information

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.

Chronic toxicity to fish

Study scientifically not justified.

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates

No observed effect concentration (21 d) >= 100 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 211,
semistatic)
The statement of the toxic effect relates to the analytically determined concentration. The product will
cause changes in the pH value of the test system. The result refers to a neutralized sample. No
effects at the highest test concentration.

Assessment of terrestrial toxicity

Study scientifically not justified.

Microorganisms/Effect on activated sludge

Toxicity to microorganisms
bacteria (17 h): 46.7 mg/l
Slightly toxic.

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O)

Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).

Elimination information

100 % DOC reduction (9 d) (OECD 301E/92/69/EEC, C.4-B) (aerobic, municipal sewage treatment
plant effluent)

Assessment of stability in water

According to structural properties, hydrolysis is not expected/probable.

Information on Stability in Water (Hydrolysis)

t1/2 > 5 d (50 °C, pH value 4)

t1/2 > 5 d (50 °C, pH value 7)

t1/2 > 5 d (50 °C, pH value 9)

Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential

Significant accumulation in organisms is not to be expected.

Mobility in soil

Assessment transport between environmental compartments

The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface.
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Adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected.

Additional information

Sum parameter

Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Incubation period 5 d: 86 mg/g

13. Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:
Incinerate or dispose of in a RCRA-licensed facility. Do not discharge into waterways or sewer
systems without proper authorization. Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local
regulations.

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

14. Transport Information

Land transport
USDOT
Hazard class: 8
Packing group: II
ID number: UN 1779
Hazard label: 8, 3
Proper shipping name: FORMIC ACID

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

15. Regulatory Information

Federal Regulations
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Registration status:
Chemical TSCA, US released / listed

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard categories): Acute;

EPCRA 313:
CAS Number Chemical name
64-18-6 Formic Acid

CERCLA RQ CAS Number Chemical name

5000 LBS 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

NFPA Hazard codes:

Health : 3 Fire: 2 Reactivity: 0 Special: C

Assessment of the hazard classes according to UN GHS criteria (most recent version):

Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation

Flam. Liq. 3 Flammable liquids
Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity
Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Acute toxicity

16. Other Information

SDS Prepared by:
BASF NA Product Regulations
SDS Prepared on: 2016/09/21

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