Product ID:FORMIC ACID FREE ACID, F0507
MSDS Date:07/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N092606
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJTQX

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

FORMIC ACID

CAS: 64-18-6

RTECS: LQ4900000

OSHA PEL 9 MG/M3;5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 9.4 MG/M3;5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE
HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES
AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES A ND SKIN. INHALATION MAY RESULT
IN SPASM, INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE LARYNX AND BRONCHI,
CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY
INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZ ING, LARYNGITIS,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING. MAY CAUSE
ALLERGIC REACTION. READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC: TARGET
ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, EYES, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
SHOES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE
EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON
IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED SHOES.

Flash Point:=68.9C, 156.F
Autoignition Temp:=540.C, 1004.F
Lower Limits:18%
Upper Limits:57%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA A ND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:LACHRYMATOR. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO
NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.
MAY DEVELOP PRESSURE. VENT P ERIODICALLY. STORE IN A COOL DRY
PLACE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI
DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. FACESHIELD
(8-INCH MINIMUM).
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TOX DATA: KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (OTHER CHANGES IN URINE COMPOSITION);
BLOOD (OTHER HEMOLYSIS W/OR W/OUT ANEMIA); NUTRITIONAL & GROSS
METABOLIC (CHANGES IN METABOLIC ACIDOSIS). ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY
OF TOX EFTS OF CHEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE
ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFO.

Boiling Pt:=100.8C, 213.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=8.5C, 47.3F
Vapor Pres:44.8 MM @ 20C
Vapor Density:1.6
Spec Gravity:1.220
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, FINELY POWDERED METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:RTECS # LQ4900000, FORMIC ACID. IRRIT DATA:
SKN-RBT 610 MG OPEN MLD; UCDS** 8/5/1968. EYE-RBT 122 MG SEV;
UCDS** 8/5/1968. TOXICITY DATA: ORL-WMN LDLO: 2440 UG/KG; AJEMEN 7,
286, 1989. ORL-RAT LD50: 1 100 MG/KG; GTPZAB 23 (12), 49, 1979.
IHL-RAT LC50: 15 GM/M3/15M; GTPZAB 23 (12), 49, 1979. ORL-MUS LD50:
700 MG/KG; GTPZAB 23 (12), 49, 1979. IHL-MUS LC50: 6200 MG/M3/15M;
GTPZAB 23 (12), 49, 1979. IP R-MUS LD50: 940 MG/KG; IGIBA5 11, 507,
1962. IVN-MUS LD50: 145 MG/KG; ZERNAL 9, 332, 1969. ORL-DOG LD50: 4
GM/KG; AMIHAB 20, 517, 1959. TARGET ORGAN DATA: BEHAVIORAL
(SOMNOLENCE); VASCULAR (SHOCK); LU NGS, THORAX/RESP (DYSPNAE); (SUP
DAT)

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE. --FED REGS: (9 MG/M3); CFRGBR 29,
1915.1000, 1993. OSHA PEL (FED CONT): 8H TWA 5 PPM (9 MG/M3);
CFRGBR 41, 50-204.50, 1994. OEL-ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT,
OEL-AUSTRALIA, OEL-AUSTR IA, OEL-DENMARK, OEL-GERMANY, OEL-THE
NETHERLANDS, OEL-THE PHILLIPINES, OEL-UNITED KINGDOM: TWA 5 PPM (9
MG/M3) JAN 1993. OEL-BELGIUM, OEL-JAPAN: TWA 5 PPM (9.4 MG/M3); JAN
1993. OEL-FINLAND, OEL-SWIT ZERLAND: TWA 5 PPM (9 MG/M3); STEL 10
PPM (18 MG/M3); SKIN JAN 1993. OEL-FRANCE: STEL 5 PPM (9 MG/M3) JAN
1993. OEL-HUNGARY, OEL-RUSSIA: TWA 5 PPM; STEL 1 MG/M3; SKIN JAN
1993. OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMB IA, JORDAN, KOREA, NEW (TRANSPORT
INFO)

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
INFO. --ECOL INFO: ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV.
NIOSH REL TO FORMIC ACID-AIR: 10H TWA 5 PPM; NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,
1992. NOHS 1974: HZD 33720; NIS 59; TNF 3537; NOS 48; TNE 34087.
NOES 1983: HZD 33720; NIS 59; TNF 3537; NOS 48; TNE 34087. NOES
1983: HZD 33720; NIS 95; TNF 6368; NOS 77; TNE 158933; TFE 37338.
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHE M INVENTORY. EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D)
UNPUBLISHED HLTH/SFTY STUDIES. ON EPA IRIS DATABASE. EPA TSCA TEST
SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATABASE, DECEMBER 1998. NIOSH ANALYTICAL
METHOL, 1994: FORMIC ACID, 2011. (OT HER INFO)

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFO: CORR. R 35: CAUSES SEV
BURNS. S 23: DO NOT BREATHE VAP. S 26: IN CASE OF CONT W/EYES,
RINSE IMMED W/PLENTY OF WATER & SEEK MED ADVICE. S 45: IN CASE OF
ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LABEL
WHERE POSS). REVIEWS, STDS, & REGS: OEL=MAK. ACGIH TLV-STEL 19
MG/M3 (10 PPM); DTLVS* TVL/BEI, 1997. ACGIH TLV-TWA 9.4 MG/M3 (5
PPM); DTLVS* TLV/BEI, 1997. MSHA STD-AIR: TWA 5 PPM (9 MG/M3);
DTLVS* 3, 119, 1971. OSHA PEL (GEN INDU): 8H TWA 5 PPM (9 MG/M3);
CFRGBR 29, 19 10.1000, 1994. OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC): 8H TWA 5 PPM (9
MG/M3); CFRGBR 29, 1926.55, 1994. OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD): 8H TWA 5 PPM
(ECOL INFO)
State Regulatory Information:OTHER INFO: CHECK ACGIH TLV. NIOSH REL TO
FORMIC ACID-AIR: 10H TWA 5 PPM; NIOSH* DHHS #92-100, 1992. NOHS
1974: HZD 33720; NIS 59; TNF 3537; NOS 48; TNE 34087. NOES 1983:
HZD 33720; NIS 95; TNF 6368; NOS 77; TNE 158933; TFE 37338. EPA
TSCA SECTION 8 (B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY. EPA TSCA SECTION 8 (D)
UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES. ON EPA IRIS DATABASE. EPA TSCA
TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, D ECEMBER 1998. NIOSH
ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: FORMIC ACID, 2011. NTP TOXICITY STUDIES,
RPT# TOX-19, N OVEMBER 1998. OSHA ANALYTICAL METHOD #ID-112.