100263

Formic acid 98-100% extra pure ÖAB,DAC,E 236

Methanoic acid ; Formylic acid

CAS :64-18-6

Storage class :8

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Causes severe burns.
After inhalation of vapours	Irritation symptoms in the respiratory tract. dyspnoea
After skin contact	skin lesions
After eye contact	conjunctivitis , Lacrimal irritation due to vapours.
After swallowing	Burns in oesophagus and stomach. mucosal irritations , acidosis Damage of: kidneys

Protective equipments / General working measures

Do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. ChemizorbŽ ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Additional notes	Render harmless: neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or diluted sodium hydroxide solution.
Suitable extinguishing media	Water, foam, powder. Fire extinguisher: powder , carbon dioxide , water

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. Summon doctor.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	make victim drink plenty of water (if necessary several litres), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation!). Immediately summon doctor. Do not attempt to neutralize.
Additional informations	First-aid personnel: ensure self-protection!