Material Safety Data Sheet

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PANCA KUSUMA RAYA Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Revised : 11 February 2018 Version : 1.2
Product : Formic Acid 90%
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1. Product Identification And Company Name

Product Name : Formic Acid

Trade name/Synonyms : Formylic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid
Additional Identification : Formic acid

Company :
PT. Panca Kusuma Raya
Jl. Kebon Sirih No.38, Kec.Gambir, Kel.Gambir, Jakarta Pusat
Telp : 021-38901717-18, Fax : 021-3510651-52
E-mail : jakarta@panca-kusuma.com

2. Composition/Information On Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS No. EC No. Concentration

Formic Acid 64-18-6 200-579-1 90%

3. Hazards Identification

3.1. Emergency Overview

- Danger - Avoid inhalation of mists/vapors
- Corrosive - Use with local exhaust ventilation
- Combustible liquid - Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent)
acid gas/organic vapor respirator
- Corrosive to eyes - Wear NIOSH-certified chemical goggles
- Corrosive to the skin - Wear full face shield if splashing hazard
exists
- Risk of serious damage to eyes - Wear chemical resistant protective gloves

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- Harmful if swallowed - Wear protective clothing

- Ingestion may cause gastric - Eyewash fountain and safety showers
disturbances must be easily accessible
- Cause respiratory track irritation - Avoid contact with the skin, eyes, and
clothing

3.2. Potential Health Effect

Primary routes of exposure : Routes of entry for solids and liquid eye and skin
contact, ingestion, and inhalation. Routes of entry for gases include inhalation and
eye contact. Skin contact may be a route of entry for liquefied gases.
Acute toxicity : Of moderate toxicity after single ingestion. Of pronounced toxicity
after short-term inhalation. The toxicity of the product is based on its corrosivity.
Irritation/Corrosion : Contact may cause burns and permanent injury.
Assessment other acute effects : Based on the available information there is no
specific target organ toxicity to be expected after a single exposure.
Sensitization : Skin sensitizing effects were not observed in animal studies.
Caused sensitization in humans.
Chronic toxicity : --
Carcinogenicity : The product has not been tested. The statement has been
derived from substances/products of similar structure or composition. In long term
studies in rat and mice in which the substance was given by feed, a carcinogenic
effect was not observed.
Repeat dose toxicity : No other known chronic effects.
Marine pollutant : No
Reproductive toxicity : The product has not been tested. The statement has been
derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. The
results of animal studies gave no indication of a fertility impairing effect.
Teratogenicity : The product has not been tested. The statement has been
derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition. No
indications of a developmental toxic/teratogenic effect were seen in animal
studies.
Genotoxicity : No mutagenic effect was found in various tests with bacteria and
mammalian cell culture.

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Medical conditions aggravated by overexposure : Data available do not

indicate that there are medical conditions that are generally recognized as being
aggravated by exposure to this substances/product. See MSDS section 11-
Toxicological Information.
Signs and symptoms of overexposure : Overexposure may cause: vomiting,
aspiration pneumonia, circulatory collapse, death, acidosis, abdominal cramps,
shortness of breath, hypotension, nausea, diarrhea, salivation.

3.3. Potential Environmental Effects

Aquatic toxicity : the product gives rise to pH shifts.
Terrestrial toxicity : Study scientifically not justified.

4. First Aid Measures

General advice : Removed contaminated clothing. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes,
and clothing.
If Inhaled : Remove the affected individual into fresh air and keep the person calm.
Assist in breathing if necessary. Immediate medical attention required.
If on skin : Flush with copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate
medical attention required. Removed contaminated clothing.
If in eyes : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately for at least 15 minutes with
plenty of water. Immediately medical attention required.
If swallowed : Do not induce vomiting due to the product ingredients. Rinse mouth and
then drink plenty of water. Obtain medical attention.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Flash point (Method used) : 51oC

Auto ignition : 601oC
Lower explosion limit : 14% (v)
Upper explosion limit : 34% (v)
Flammability : Flammable
Self-ignition temperature : Not self-igniting
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Suitable extinguishing media :

Water spray, dry powder, carbon dioxide, foam
Hazard during fire-fighting :
No particular hazards known
Protective equipment for fire-fighting :
Fire-fighters should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus and turn-out
gear.
Impact sensitivity :
Based on the chemical structure there is no shock-sensitivity

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions :
Extinguishing sources of ignition nearby and downwind. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear acid-resistant boots. Use personal protective clothing.
Environmental precautions :
Substance/product is RCRA hazardous due to its properties. Do not discharge into
drains, surface water or ground water.
Clean up :
Spills should be contained and placed in suitable containers for disposal.
For large amounts : Neutralize with soda or slaked lime. Pump off product. Pick up with
suitable appliance and dispose off.

7. Handling And Storage

Handling
General advice :
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Handle and open container with care.
Protection against fire and explosion :
Avoid all sources of ignition : heat, sparks, open flame.
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Storage
General advice :
Avoid extreme heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Storage incompatibility :
Segregate from bases. Segregate from oxidizing agents.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Advice on system design :

Provide local exhaust ventilation to control vapor/mists.

Personal protective equipment :

Respiratory protection :
Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) organic vapor/particulate respirator. Do not
exceed the maximum use concentration for the respirator facepiece/cartridge
combination. For emergency or non-routine, high exposure situations, use a NIOSH-
certified full face-piece pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or
a full face-piece pressure demand supplied-air respirator (SAR) with escape provisions.
Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134).
Hand protection :
Chemical resistant protective gloves, consult with glove manufacturer for testing data.
Eye protection :
Tightly fitting safety goggles (chemical goggles) and face shield.
Body protection :
Impermeable protective clothing
General safety and hygiene measures :
Eyewash fountains and safety showers must be easily accessible. Wear protective
clothing as necessary to prevent contact.
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9. Physical And Chemical Properties

Form : Liquid
Color : Colorless
Odor : Pungent, Penetrating
pH : 2 (10 g/l)
Boiling point (°C) : Approx 100.8°C (760 mmHg)
Vapour pressure : Approx 32 mmHg (at 20oC)
Density : 1.2 g/cm3 (20oC)
Viscosity : 1.57 cP (268oC)
Solubility in water : miscible (at 20oC)
Molar mass : 46.03 g/mol

10. Stability And Reactivity

Conditions to avoid :
Avoid all sources or ignition : heat, sparks, open flame.
Substances to avoid :
Oxidizing agents, bases
Hazardous reactions :
The product is chemically stable
Decomposition products :
Hazardous decomposition products : carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides
Corrosion to metals :
Corrosive effect on metals.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute Toxicity
Information on : Formic Acid

Oral :
Type of value : LD50
Species : Rat
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Value : 700 mg/kg

Moderately toxic
Inhalation :
Type of value : LC50
Species : Rat (male/female)
Value : 7.4 mg/L (exposure time : 4 h)
Mortality within the started exposition time as shown in animal studies.
Dermal :
Study scientifically not justified
Skin Irritation :
Species : Rabbit
Results : Corrosive
Method : OECD Guideline 404 Literature data
Eye Irritation :
Study scientifically not justified.
Sensitization :
Buehler test
Species : Guinea pig
Results : Non-sensitizing
Method : OECD Guideline 406 Literature data.

Repeated Dose Toxicity

Information on: Formic Acid

General toxicity : Experimental/calculated data : Ames Test

No mutagenic effects reported
Aspiration Hazard : No aspiration hazard expected.

12. Ecological Information

Fish :
Acute : Static
Leuciscus idus/LC50 (96 h) : 46-100 mg/l
Slightly toxic
Chronic : Study scientifically not justified.
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Aquatic Invertebrates
Acute : Static
Daphnia magna/EC50 (48 h) : 34.2 mg/l
Slightly toxic
Chronic : OECD Guideline 211 semi-static Daphnia magna (NOEC) 21 d
≥100 mg/L. The statement of the toxic effect relates to the
analytically determined concentration. The cause changes in the pH
value of the test system. The results refers to an neutralized
sample. No effects at the highest test concentration.

Aquatic Plants
Toxicity to aquatic plants : algae/EC50 (72 h) : 26.9 mg/L. Slightly toxic.

Microorganisms
Toxicity to microorganisms : bacteria (17 h) : 46.7 mg/L. Slightly toxic.

Biological/Abiological Degradation
Test Method : OECD 301E/92/69/EEC, C.4-B (aerobic), municipal sewage
treatment plant effl.
Method of Analysis : DOC reduction
Degree of elimination : 100% (9 d)
Evaluation : Readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria)

Hydrolysis
Test method : (abiotic)
Half-life : > 5 d (50oC)
Test method : (abiotic)
Half-life : > 5 d (50oC)
Test method : (abiotic)
Half-life : > 5 d (50oC)

Environmental mobility
Transport between environmental compartments :
Volatility / water-air
OECD Guideline 121 adsorption/water-soil
KOC : < 17.8 log KOC: 1.25
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13. Disposal Considerations

Waste disposal of substances :

Incinerate or dispose of in a RCRA-licensed facility. Do not discharge into waterways or
sewer systems without proper authorization. Dispose of in accordance with national,
state and local regulations.
Container disposal :
Empty containers with less than 1 inch of residue may be landfilled at a licensed facility.
Recommend crushing, puncturing, or other means to prevent unauthorized use of used
containers. If containers are not empty, they must be disposed of in a RCRA-licensed
facility.
RCRA : U123

14. Transport Information

Land Transport :
Hazard Class :8
Packing Group : II
ID Number : UN 1779
Hazard Label : 8, 3
Proper Shipping Name : Formic Acid

15. Regulation Information

Federal Regulations
Registration status :
Chemical, PT Sintas Kurama Perdana/listed.

OSHA Hazard Category : Toxic-inhalation; Skin and eye irritant; Corrosive to skin
and/or eyes; Toxic-oral; ACGIH TLV established; OSHA PEL established; Acute target
organ effects reported

EPCRA 311/312 (Hazard Categories) :

CAS Number : 64-18-6; Chemical Name : Formic Acid
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16. Other Information

NFPA Hazard Codes :

Health : 3 Fire : 2 Reactivity : 0 Special : C

HMIS III Rating :

Health : 3 Flammability : 2 Physical Hazard : 0

NFPA and HMIS use a numbering scale ringing from 0 to 4 to indicate the degree of
hazard. A value of zero means that the substance possesses essentially no hazard; a
rating of four indicates extreme danger. Although similar, the two rating systems are
intended for different purposes, and use different criteria. The NFPA system was
developed to provide an on-the-spot alert to the hazards of a material, and their severity,
to emergency responders. The HMIS systems was designed to communicate workplace
hazard information to employees who handle hazardous chemicals.