S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Formic Acid 98%

Synonym:

REACH Registration Number: 01-2119491174-37-XXXX

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Skin Corr. 1A

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Formic Acid 98%

Formula: HCOOH M.= 46,03 CAS [64-18-6]

EC number (EINECS): 200-579-1

EC index number: 607-001-00-0

REACH Registration Number: 01-2119491174-37-XXXX

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness. The first-aider must be protected.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event sickness persists, seek medical assistance.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek immediate medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Drink large amounts of water. Avoid vomiting (there is a risk of perforation). Seek immediate medical assistance. Do not neutralize.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

Water. Foam. Dry powder.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Flammable. Keep away from sources of ignition. The fumes are heavier than air, so they may spread at floor level. May form explosive mixtures with the air. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form: CO. Precipitate fumes formed with water. Upon contact with metals, hydrogen gas may form (there is a risk of explosion).

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the fumes.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water. Neutralize with diluted sodium hydroxide.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

Content release pression after a long storage. Light-sensitive. Limited shelf-life.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers with exhaust valve.In well ventilated premises.Dry atmosphere.Away from sources of ignition and heat.Room temperature.Away from light.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

VLA-EC: 10 ppm - 18 mg/m3

VLA-ED: 5 ppm - 9 mg/m3

8.3 Respiratory protection:

In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter B. Filter P.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves PVC latex

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Use suitable work clothing. Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: liquid

Colour: Colourless

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Piquant.

pH:

N/A

Melting point/freezing point: 8,4 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 100,5 °C

Flash point: 50 °C

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 33 %(V) / 14 %(V)

Vapour pressure: 43 hPa (20 °C)

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density: (20/4) 1,219

Solubility: Miscible with water

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature: 520 °C

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

High temperatures.

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Alkaline solutions. Aluminium. Strong oxidant agents. Concentrated sulfuric acid. Non-metal oxides. Nitrogen organic compounds. Metal catalysts. Phosphorus Oxides. Hydrogen peroxide.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon monoxide. Hydrogen.

10.4 Complementary information:

Heat sensitive. Light-sensitive. The gases/fumes can form explosive mixtures with the air.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral rat : 1.100 mg/kg

• Dangerous effects for health:

If fumes inhaled: Irritations to the respiratory tracts. Very corrosive substance. Can cause bronchopneumonia oedemas in the respiratory tract Upon contact with the skin: burns Through contact with the eyes: burns sight disorders conjunctivitis The fumes can cause irritation of the eyes. If swallowed: Burns in the oesophagus and stomach. Irritations to the mucosae acidosis kidney problems

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Bacteria (E. coli) EC0 1000 mg/l

Classification:

Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) EC50 7.96 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Fish (Leuciscus Idus) EC0 1000 mg/l

EC50 120 mg/l

Highly toxic

In the case of formiate:

Algae 100 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

Fish 500 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

Daphnia 120 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

12.1.2. - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

Medium

Risk for the land environment

Low

12.1.3. - Observations:

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

12.2.1 - Test:

12.2.2. - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5 0,27 g/g

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

ThOD 0,35 g/g

High, over 1/3

12.2.3. - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.2.4. - Observations:

Biodegradable product.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

12.3.1. - Test:

12.3.2. - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.3.3. - Observations:

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Repartition: log P(oct)= -1,55

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

If suitable handling conditions are maintained, no ecological problems are to be anticipated.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass

UN 1779 Class: 8 3 Packaging group: II (D/E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: FORMIC ACID with more than 85% acid by mass

UN 1779 Class: 8 3 Packaging group: II

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Formic acid

UN 1779 Class: 8 3 Packaging group: II

Packaging instructions: CAO 855 PAX 851

Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P338 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405 Store locked up.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 4 15.09.2011

Date published: 15.09.2011

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 15

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.