Product ID:1012 FORMIC ACID SOLUTION 11N
MSDS Date:03/16/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F019188
MSDS Number: BLPPT

HACH COMPANY

AMES, IA 50010

Emergency Phone: (303) 623-5716

Info Phone: (800) 227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

FORMIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 64-18-6

RTECS: LQ4900000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM/10 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER, H2O

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION: CORROSIVE, TOXIC,
& BURNS. INHALATION: CORROSIVE & TOXIC TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INGESTION: CORROSIVE, TOXIC, & BURNS.
INHALATION: CORROSIVE & TOXIC TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. GIVE AT LEAST 1 OUNCE OF
MILK OF MAGNESIA IN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER, OR GIVE THE WHITES OF
3 E GGS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>122F
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR CO2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 815F.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE W/SODIUM
BICARBONATE OR A SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX & ADD
WATER IF NECESSARY TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY & WASH THE
SITE W/SODA ASH SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH-SLAKED LIME MIXTURE

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN, &
CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE CHEMICALS. KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS. KEEP
TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.

Ventilation:FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CORROSION RATE: ALUMINUM = 0.008 IN/YR; STEEL = 0.045 IN/YR.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F
Spec Gravity:1.107
pH:<0.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/IRRITATING ODOR.
Corrosion Rate:SEE SUP

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, CAUSTICS, FURFURYL ALCOHOL, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, NITROMETHANE,
& PHOSPHOROUS PENTOXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CO

Waste Disposal Methods:THE NEUTRALIZED SLURRY MAY CONTAIN SUFFICIENT
HEAVY METAL CONCENTRATION TO REQUIRE LANDFILLING OR TREATMENT AT AN
EPA APPROVED SITE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL FEDERAL, STATE, &
LOCAL REGULATIONS. UN 1779.

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