Material Safety Data Sheet
Formic acid
ACC# 45433
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Formic acid
Catalog Numbers:
AC147930000, AC147930010, AC147930025, AC147930250, AC147932500, AC270480000
AC270480000, AC270480010, AC270480250, AC410770000, AC410770025, AC410770050
AC410770050, AC410775000, AC423750000, AC423750050, AC423755000
Synonyms:
Methanoic acid; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Aminic acid; Formylic acid.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
64-18-6 |
Formic acid |
85+ | 200-579-1 |
7732-18-5 |
Water |
<15 | 231-791-2 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless clear liquid. Flash Point: 50 deg C.
Danger! Combustible liquid and vapor. Causes burns
by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Target Organs: Respiratory system,
gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye burns. May cause conjunctivitis. Lachrymator
(substance which increases the flow of tears).
Skin:
May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes severe burns.
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes severe digestive tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May be harmful if
inhaled.
Chronic:
Chronic absorption of formic acid may cause damage to the kidneys,
which is indicated by albuminuria and hematuria. Chronic skin contact
may cause sensitization dermatitis, particularly in workers
previously sensitized to formaldehyde.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid imme
diately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing
and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison
control center.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory
medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Will burn if involved in a fire. Combustible liquid
and vapor.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 50 deg C ( 122.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 520 deg C ( 968.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:10 vol %
Upper: 45 vol %
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 3; Flammability: 2; Instability: 1
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Wear a self contained breathing
apparatus and appropriate personal protection. (See Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection section). Remove all sources of
ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Do not let this chemical enter the
environment.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.
Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a dry area. Corrosives area. Keep refrigerated.
(Store below 4°C/39°F.) Do not store in metal containers.
Concentrated formic acid will slowly decompose to carbon monoxide at
room temperature resulting in increased pressure if containers are
sealed or unvented.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or
utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
and a safety shower. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
Formic acid
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5 ppm TWA; 10 ppm STEL
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5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA 30 ppm IDLH
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5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA
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Water
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Formic acid:
5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA
Water:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Clear liquid
Appearance: colorless
Odor: pungent odor
pH: 2.1 (10 g/L aq.sol.)
Vapor Pressure: 44 mbar @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 1.6 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:2.1 (Butyl Acetate=1)
Viscosity: 1.47 mPa @ 20 deg C
Boiling Point: 101 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:8 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.220
Molecular Formula:CH2O2
Molecular Weight:46.02
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Hygroscopic: absorbs moisture or water from the air. Keep
refrigerated. Formic acid may decompose to carbon monoxide and
water or carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas. These decomposition
products develop pressure. Heat sensitive
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, exposure to
moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Metals, strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, permanganates,
sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium
hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium
hydroxide), nitro compounds (organic, e.g. nitrobenzene,
nitroglycerine, picric acid, trinitrotoluene).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 64-18-6:
LQ4900000
CAS# 7732-18-5:
ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-18-6:
Draize test, rabbit,
eye: 122 mg Severe;
Inhalation,
mouse: LC50 = 6200 mg/m3/15M;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 15
gm/m3/15M;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 700
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1100
mg/kg;
.
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat:
LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 64-18-6:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity:
Sister Chromatid Exchange: Human, Lymphocyte = 10 mmol/L.;
Cytogenetic Analysis: Non-mammalian species Cells - not
otherwise specified = 100 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis:
Hammster, Ovary = 10 mmol/L.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 = 5000 mg/L; 24 Hr; UnspecifiedWater
flea Daphnia: EC50 = 34 mg/L; 48 Hr; Unspecified
In natural water it has been shown to adsorb to sediment and would
probably also biodegrade. Bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is
not important. In the atmosphere, formic acid would be scavenged by
rain and dissolve in cloud water where it reacts with dissolved
hydroxyl radicals. It also reacts in the vapor phase with hydroxyl
radicals (half-life 36 days).
Environmental:
Formic acid is the strongest unsubstituted carboxylic acid with a pKa
of 3.74(3) and will exist almost entirely as the anion at
environmental pHs. If released on land, formic acid should leach into
some soils where it would probably biodegrade.
Physical:
Formic acid can be degraded chemically to innocuous substances in
most environments.
Other:
Do not empty into drains.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 64-18-6: waste
number U123 (Corrosive waste, Toxic waste).
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
FORMIC ACID |
FORMIC ACID |
Hazard Class: |
8 |
8 |
UN Number: |
UN1779 |
UN1779 |
Packing Group: |
II |
II |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 64-18-6: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 64-18-6: immediate, fire.
Section 313
This material contains Formic acid
(CAS# 64-18-6, 85+%),which is subject to the reporting requirements
of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 64-18-6 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
C
Risk Phrases:
R 35 Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 64-18-6: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of E, B3.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 64-18-6 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 7/23/1999
Revision #16 Date: 12/14/2007
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