Formic acid use as a preservative, antibacterial agent, cleaning agent and coagulant in rubber industries.
Category
Formic Acid exporter and supplier. Formic Acid also used as preservative and Anti bacterial agent and also used in during the process of textile and leather.
Application
Formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent.
Formic acid arrests certain decay processes and causes the feed to retain its nutritive value longer, and so it is widely used to preserve winter feed for cattle. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added to feed to kill E. coli bacteria.
Use as preservative for silage and (other) animal feed.
Formic acid is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textiles because of its acidic nature.
Use as a coagulant in the production of rubber.
Formic acid is also used in place of mineral acids for various cleaning products such as limescale remover and toilet bowl cleaner.
Use as a coagulant in the production of rubber.
Formic acid is also used in place of mineral acids for various cleaning products such as limescale remover and toilet bowl cleaner.
Dose
Formic acid is an organic acid having many industrial applications demand.
Technical specifications
| PRODUCT NAME | : | FORMICACID |
| CAS number | : | 64-18-6 |
| UN number | : | 1779 |
| Formula | : | HCOOH |
| Odour | : | PENETRATING |
| Solubility in water | : | COMPLETE |
| Density | : | 1.22 at 20 oC |
| Boiling point | : | 101oC |
| Melting point | : | 8 oC |
| Viscosity | : | 1.80 cp at 20oC |
| Flashpoint | : | 42oC |
| Explosive limits | : | 10 – 45.5 Vol% |
| Vapour pressure | : | 42 mbar at 20oC |
| Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
| TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 5 ppm 9 mg/m3 |
| Pollution category 1994 | : | D |
Note
Formic acid also enables rapid and long-lasting deicing agent for runways and roads :::
Formates, the salts of formic acid, rapidly remove thin layers of ice and effectively prevent new snow from sticking or a new layer of ice from forming. Also, the waste water polluting effect is much less than that of other deicing agents because of their good biodegradability and low oxygen demand during the breakdown process. Depending on the concentration of the deicing agent, the freezing point is reduced to as much as minus 50 degrees Celsius.
In the past, urea was the preferred deicing agent for airport runways. Because urea has a high impact on the environment, potassium acetate and potassium formate soon replaced urea. In fact, potassium formate is gradually replacing potassium acetate because it is even more efficient and eco-friendly.
In the past, urea was the preferred deicing agent for airport runways. Because urea has a high impact on the environment, potassium acetate and potassium formate soon replaced urea. In fact, potassium formate is gradually replacing potassium acetate because it is even more efficient and eco-friendly.
Packing sizes
25, 35, 50, 210
MSDS
| Product Name | FORMIC ACID 85% 35 Kg |
| Part Number | RXSOL-10-1193-035 |
Company Details:
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| Chemical Name | CAS | EC number | Weight | Formula |
| Formic acid | 64-18-6 | 200-579-1 | = 85 % | CH2O2 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H300 + H310 + H330 Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. |
| Precautionary statements | P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. |
| Other hazards | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| General advice | First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. |
| If inhaled | After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen. |
| Eye Contact | After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses. |
| Swallowed | After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit. Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise. |
| Skin Contact | In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately. |
| Inhalation | Remove patient to fresh air, keep warm and at rest and get medical assistance in necessary. |
| Ingestion | Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately. |
| Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delaye | The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 |
| Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed | No data available |
| Flammability | Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. |
| Flash Point | Dry powder Dry sand |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media | For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. |
| Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture | Nature of decomposition products not known. Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. |
| Further information | Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system. |
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Hazardous combustion products |
Fire may cause the evolution of Sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides. |
| Advice for firefighters | Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. |
| Protective Equipment | Use personal protective equipment. |
| Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical | Oxides of phosphorus Sodium oxides Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: Oxides of phosphorus Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. |
| Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures | Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8. |
| Spillage | Oxidizing material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material (wood, paper, oil, clothing...). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for assistance on disposal. |
| Enviromental Precaution | Do not let product enter drains. |
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Methods and materials for containment and cleaning |
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. |
| Advice on protection against fire and explosion | Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge. |
| Incompatible materials | Keep away from alkalis, strong oxidizing agents and metals. Provide containment walls of adequate capacity to hold any accidental spills. |
| Hygiene measures | Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.For precautions see section 2.2 |
| Precautions for safe handling | Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols. |
| Storage conditions | Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Vent periodically. Handle and open container with care. Hygroscopic. Refrigerate before opening. |
| Storage class | Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids |
| Specific end use(s) | Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated |
| Advice on general occupational hygiene | Advice on safe handling Observe label precautions. Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. |
| Requirements for storage | Keep in cool and store under shade. |
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
| Application Area | Routes of exposure | Health effect | Value |
| Workers | Inhalation | Long-term systemic effects | 9,5 mg/m3 |
| Workers | Inhalation | Long-term systemic effects | 19 mg/m3 |
| Consumers | Inhalation | Long-term systemic effects | 9,5 mg/m3 |
| Consumers | Inhalation | Long-term systemic effects | 3 mg/m3 |
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
| Compartment | Value |
| Soil | 1,5 mg/kg |
| Sea water | 0,22 mg/l |
| Fresh water | 2 mg/l |
| Sewage treatment plant | 1,34 mg/kg |
| Aquatic intermittent release | 13,4 mg/kg |
| Aquatic intermittent release | 1 mg/l |
| Exposure controls | Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. |
| Control parameters | Ingredients with workplace control parameters Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. |
| Engineering Control | Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. |
| Eye/face protection | Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles |
| Body Protection | Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing. |
| Skin protection | Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Nature latex/chloroprene Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nature latex/chloroprene Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario. |
| Respiratory protection | Recommended Filter type: Filter E-(P3) The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented. |
| Other Protection Measure | Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |
| Control of environmental exposure | Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion. |
Gloves Suit
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Colour | Colorless |
| Odour | Stinging |
| Odor Threshold | No data available |
| pH | 2,2 at 10 g/l at 20 °C |
| Melting Point | 8,2 - 8,4 °C - lit. |
| Boiling Point | 100 - 101 °C - lit. |
| Flash Point | No data available |
| Evaporation Rate | Not Applicable |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | No data available |
| Explosive limits | No Data Available |
| Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits | 38 %(V)/18 %(V) |
| Autoignition temperature | 528 °C at 1.008 hPa |
| Decomposition temperature | 350 °C |
| Vapour pressure | 171 hPa at 50 °C |
| Density | 1,22 g/cm3 at 25 °C |
| Relative Density | 1,22 at 20 °C |
| Relative vapor density | 1,59 - (Air = 1.0) |
| Freezing point | No data available |
| Viscosity/Kinematic/Dynamic | 1,47 mm2/s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 1141,02 mm2/s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114/1,8 mPa.s at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 1141,22 mPa.s at 40 °C - OECD Test Guideline 114 |
| Partition coefficient | Log Pow: -2,1 at 23 °C |
| Explosive properties | No data available |
| Solubility | 20 °C |
| Ignition temperature | No information available. |
| Particle characteristics | No data available |
| Reactivity | Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming. |
| Stability | The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) . Contains the following stabilizer(s): water (5 %) |
| Possibility of hazardous reactions | No data available |
| Conditions to avoid | Heating. |
| Incompatible materials | Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Powdered metals |
| Hazardous decomposition products | In the event of fire: see section 5 |
| Acute toxicity | LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 730 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401) Acute toxicity estimate Oral - 730 mg/kg (ATE value derived from LD50/LC50 value) LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 7,85 mg/l - vapor (OECD Test Guideline 403) Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 7,85 mg/l - vapor (ATE value derived from LD50/LC50 value) Dermal: No data available |
| Skin corrosion/irritation | Skin - Rabbit Result: Severe skin irritation (Draize Test) |
| Serious eye damage/eye irritation | Remarks: Causes serious eye damage. conjunctivitis Lacrimal irritation due to vapours. |
| Respiratory or skin sensitization | Buehler Test - Guinea pig Result: negative (OECD Test Guideline 406) Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals. |
| Toxic Effects on Human | May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant, lung sensitizer). |
| Carcinogenicity | No data available |
| Germ cell mutagenicity | Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 47 1 Result: negative Test Type: sister chromatid exchange assay Test system: Chinese hamster lung cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 479 Result: negative Test Type: sister chromatid exchange assay Test system: Human lymphocytes Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 479 Result: negative Test Type: In vitro mammalian cell gene mutation test Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 476 Result: negative Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473 Result: negative Test Type: gene mutation test Species: Drosophila melanogaster Application Route: Oral Method: OECD Test Guideline 477 Result: negative |
| Reproductive toxicity | No data available |
| Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure | No data available |
| Special Remarks on other Toxi Effects on Humans | Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reation, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema, inflammation, edema of bronchi and larynx. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Repeated or prolonged exposure by inhalation may affect respiration and metabolism. |
| Endocrine disrupting properties | The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 52 Weeks - NOAEL (No observed adverse effect level) - 400 mg/kg - LOAEL (Lowest observed adverse effect level) - 2.000 mg/kg Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) RTECS: LQ4900000 Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Kidney - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence |
| Bioaccumulative potential | Bioaccumulation is unlikely.Does not significantly accumulate in organisms. |
| Persistence and degradability | Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 14 d Result: 100 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301C) Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) 86 mg/g Remarks: (External MSDS) Ratio BOD/ThBOD 8,60 % |
| Toxicity to fish | Static test LC50 - Danio rerio (zebra fish) - 130 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate |
| Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates | Static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 365 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate |
| Toxicity to algae | Static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - 1.240 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201) Remarks: (in analogy to similar products) The value is given in analogy to the following substances: ammonium formate |
| Toxicity to bacteria | Static test NOEC - activated sludge - 72 mg/l - 13 d Remarks: (ECHA) |
| Mobility in soil | No Information available |
| Results of PBT and vPvB assessment | This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Endocrine disrupting properties | The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. |
| Other adverse effects | No data available |
| Disposal methods | The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems. |
| Contaminated packaging | Dispose of as unused product. |
| Waste treatment Method | See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions. |
| UN number | ADR/RID: 1779 IMDG: 1779 IATA: 1779 |
| UN proper shipping name | ADR/RID: FORMIC ACID IMDG: FORMIC ACID IATA:FORMIC ACID |
| Transport hazard class(es) | ADR/RID: 8 (3) IMDG: 8 (3) IATA: 8 (3) |
| Packaging group | ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II |
| Environmental hazards | ADR/RID: NO IMDG: NO IATA: NO |
| Further information | No data available |
| Inventory status | Components are on the following inventories: Polymaleic acid: - US TSCA, Canadian DSL, EU EINECS, Australian AICS, Korean, Philippine PICCS and Chinese Xi irritant R 36/38 Irritant to eyes & skin R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes S26/28 In case of contact eyes & skin, rinse with plenty water and seek medical advice Section 312/313: Not listed. Not listed under California proposition 65. |
| Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture | This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. |
| Authorisations and/or restrictions on use | REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation (Article 59). : potassium chromate This product contains a substance listed on Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation (EC) Nr. 1907/2006. Listed substance / Sunset Date : potassium chromate / 21.09.2017 After the sunset date the use of this substance requires either an authorization or can only be used for exempted uses, e.g. use in scientific research and development which includes routine analytics or use as intermediate.REACH - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles (Annex XVII) : potassium chromate |
| National legislation | Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances. : ACUTE TOXIC : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS |
| Other regulations | Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. |
| Chemical Safety Assessment | A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance. |
| Other Information |
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