Formic Acid
formic acid; aminic acid; formic acid (DOT); formylic acid; hydrogen carboxylic acid;
methanoic acid; hydrogencaboxylic acid
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0028905 1879500 1892027
10/3/2008.
10/3/2008.
Material Safety Data Sheet
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Chemical formula
: CH2O2
CHEMTREC:
800.424.9300
OUTSIDE US:
202.483.7616
Supplier
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747 or
800.874.3723
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Use of
Substance/Preparation
Refer to the instruction booklet for
proper and intended use.
Otherwise, contact supplier for
specific applications.
: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Pierce Biotechnology
P.O. Box 117
Rockford, IL 61105
United States
815.968.0747
800.874.3723
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Emergency overview
Hazards identification
Routes of entry
Potential acute health effects
Severely corrosive to the respiratory system.
Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns.
Harmful if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns.
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
Ingestion
Physical state
Liquid. [COLORLESS LIQUID, MAY BE FUMING WITH A PUNGENT, PENETRATING
ODOR]
DANGER !
FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES SEVERE
RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY BE HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE.
Flammable liquid. Severely corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Causes
severe burns. Harmful if swallowed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not
breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Can
cause target organ damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly
closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.
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Odor
: PUNGENT
OSHA/HCS status
: This material is co