MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
MANUFACTURER: XENTEX®CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
P.O.B. 220 STREETSVILLE
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, -------------
CANADA. L5M 2B8 XENTEX®13
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MSDS NUMBER: 0028
DATE OF MSDS: JANUARY 2, 1997
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SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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PRODUCT NAME: XENTEX®13 PRODUCT USE: REAGENT
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: MIXTURE OF CONCENTRATED FORMIC ACID AND WATER
SYNONYMS: FORMYLIC ACID, HYDROGEN CARBOXYLIC ACID, METHANOIC ACID, AMINIC ACID,
ACIDE FORMIQUE .
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C-H2-O2 STRUCTURAL FORMULA: H-CO-OH
RTECS NUMBER: LQ4900000 PIN ( UN / NA NUMBERS ): 1779
® IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF XENTEX® CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
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SECTION 2 - INGREDIENTS
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CHEMICAL IDENTITY CAS NUMBER % Weight OSHA / PEL ACGIH / TLV-TWA
FORMIC ACID 64-18-6 85 - 98 5 PPM 5 PPM (9.4 mg/m3)
WATER 7732-18-5 2 - 15 N/E N/E
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SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
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APPEARANCE AND ODOR: COLORLESS LIQUID THAT MAY FUME, WITH A PUNGENT,PENETRATING
ODOUR; LACHRYMATOR ( VAPOUR IRRITATES THE EYES AND CAUSES
TEARS ).
ODOR THRESHOLD: 20 -40 mg/m3 ( DETECTION ) (12).
ODOR WARNING PROPERTY: POOR. SINCE ODOR THRESHOLD IS ABOVE THE TLV.
COMPOSITION / PURITY: FORMIC ACID IS COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE AS SOLUTIONS OF
85-98% THE MAJOR IMPURITY IS ACETIC ACID AND WATER (1).
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 20 deg C (WATER=1): 1.220 MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 46.03
VAPOR DENSITY: 1.6 (AIR =1)
VAPOR PRESSURE (at 20 deg C): 35 mm Hg ( 4.67 kPa )
SATURATION VAPOR CONCENTRATION: 46000 PPM @ 20 deg C (CALCULATED)
EVAPORATION RATE : 2.1 (BUTYL ACETATE=1) % VOLATILE BY VOLUME : 100
MELTING POINT: 8.4 deg C (47.1 deg F)
BOILING POINT : 100.5 deg C (212.9 deg F)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: SOLUBLE
SOLUBILITY IN OTHER LIQUIDS: SOLUBLE IN ACETONE, BENZENE, ETHER, GLYCEROL, AND
TOLUENE (4).
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE: NA
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: log P(oct) = -1.55; -0.22 (CALC.) (12).
VISCOSITY : 1.804 CENTIPOISE (1.8 mPa.S) AT 20 deg C (4).
pH: 2.38 (0.1M SOLUTION) CALCULATED.
ACIDITY: MODERATELY STRONG ACID; pKa=3.76
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SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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FLASH POINT: 50 deg C (122 deg F) (90% SOLUTION) (14).
LOWER FLAMMABLE ( EXPLOSIVE ) LIMIT ( LFL/LEL): 18% (90% SOLUTION) (14)
UPPER FLAMMABLE ( EXPLOSIVE ) LIMIT ( UFL/UEL): 57% (90% SOLUTION) (14)
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE (14).
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURE : EVACUATE AREA AND FIGHT FIRE FROM A SAFE DIS-
TANCE OR A PROTECTED LOCATION. APPROACH FIRE
FROM UPWIND. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN THE
HEAT OF THE FIRE. USE WATER IN FLOODING QUAN-
TITIES AS A SPRAY OR FOG TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL. APPLY WATER, AS AN EXTIN-
GUISHANT OR AS A COOLANT FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE
AS POSSIBLE. MOVE CONTAINERS AWAY FROM FIRE
AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT RISK.
IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER
SPRAY TO DISPERSE THE VAPOURS AND TO PROTECT
PERSONNEL ATTEMPTING TO STOP A LEAK (14). WATER
SPRAY MAY BE USED TO DILUTE SPILLS TO NONFLAM-
MABLE PRODUCTS, TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY AND AVOID
EXPOSURES (14). DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT WEARING
SPECIALIZED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR
THE SITUATION. A FULL-BODY ENCAPSULATED CHEMICAL
RESISTANT SUIT WITH POSITIVE PRESSURE SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED
OR EQUIVALENT) MAY BE NECESSARY. TRAINED PERSONNEL
MAY NEUTRALIZE SPILL.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: VAPOUR MAY ACCUMULATE IN LOW LYING AREAS. DURING FIRE,
IRRITATING/TOXIC GASES MAY BE GENERATED. CONTAINERS
MAY EXPLODE IN THE HEAT OF A FIRE.
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: 434 deg C (813 deg F) (90% SOLUTION)
TDG FLAMMABILITY CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA: FLAMMABLE
TOXIC COMBUSTION GASES: CARBON MONOXIDE AND WATER ARE PRODUCED UP TO 150 deg C.
AT HIGHER TEMPERATURES CARBON DIOXIDE AND HYDROGEN GAS ARE
PRODUCED. FORMALDEHYDE IS PRODUCED AT 300-400 deg C.(15)
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT : NONE IDENTIFIED (MODERATELY STABLE MATERIAL)
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: NONE IDENTIFIED
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SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE( TLV / TWA ): 5 PPM STEL / PEL : 5 PPM
LD 50 (ORAL, RAT) mg/Kg: 1100 (3) LD 50 (ORAL, MOUSE) mg/Kg: 700 (3)
LD 50 INTRAPERITONEAL MOUSE: 940 mg/Kg LD 50 (ORAL, DOG) mg/Kg: 4000 (5)
LD 50 (ORAL, RABBIT) mg/Kg: >4000 (5)
LETHAL DOSES CAUSED DEPRESSED ACTIVITY, VOMITING, CONVULSIONS AND DIFFICULT
BREATHING (3,5).
LC 50 (MOUSE) g/m3: 6.2 (15-MINUTE EXPOSURE)(3)
LC 50 (RAT) g/m3 : 15 (15-MINUTE EXPOSURE)(3)
CARCINOGENICITY: NA
NTP: NO IARC: NO Z LIST: NO OSHA REG: NO
TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY: NA (NO HUMAN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE).
MUTAGENICITY: FORMIC ACID HAS PRODUCED MUTATIONS IN E.COLI BACTERIA, SOME NON-
MAMMALIAN CELLS, AND IN THE GERM CELLS OF INSECTS (DROSOPHILA) (3).
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY/SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS: NA (NO HUMAN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE).
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: EYE CONTACT, SKIN CONTACT, INHALATION, AND INGESTION.
ACUTE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE:
INHALATION: FORMIC ACID IS CORROSIVE. MIST OR VAPOUR ( FOR EXAMPLE 15 PPM) CAN
CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THROAT, NASAL DISCHARGE, COUGH-
ING AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING (8,10). SEVERE EXPOSURE MIGHT PRODUCE
A DANGEROUS ACCUMULATION OF FLUID IN THE LUNGS (PULMONARY EDEMA),
SHOCK AND DEATH DUE TO RESPIRATORY FAILURE. THE SYMPTOMS OF PULMONARY
EDEMA SUCH AS COUGHING AND SHORTNESS OF BREATH CAN BE DELAYED FOR
SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE EXPOSURE.
ASTHMA MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO FORMIC ACID .
SKIN CONTACT: LIQUID CAN RAPIDLY CAUSE PIERCING PAIN, BURNS AND REDNESS OF SKIN.
FORMIC ACID CAN BE READILY ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PRODUCING
SEVERE TOXIC EFFECTS. IN A REPORTED ACCIDENT, HOT FORMIC ACID WAS
SPLASHED ON A WORKER'S FACE AND NECK AND RESULTED IN IMMEDIATE SKIN
REDDENING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, DIFFICULT SWALLOWING, INABILITY TO
SPEAK AND DEATH 6 HOURS LATER (5).
EYE CONTACT: VAPOURS CAN CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MISTS OR SPRAY OF CONCENTRATED OR
DILUTE SOLUTIONS CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO EYE TISSUES.
ACCIDENTS INVOLVING EYE CONTACT WITH CONCENTRATED FORMIC ACID SOLU-
TIONS (80%) HAVE PRODUCED CORROSIVE INJURY, INCLUDING IRREVERSIBLE
DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA IN A FEW CASES (7,8).
INGESTION: FORMIC ACID IS CORROSIVE AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO THE LIPS, MOUTH,
THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH IF INGESTED. OTHER SYMPTOMS OF POISONING
INCLUDE: SALIVATION, BURNING SENSATION IN MOUTH AND THROAT, BLOODY DI-
ARRHEA, AGONIZING PAIN. IN THE SEVEREST CASES SYMPTOMS CAN INCLUDE
SHOCK, RAPID AND SOFT PULSE, COLD AND CLAMMY SKIN, A DROP IN BLOOD
PRESSURE, SEVERE RESPIRATORY EFFECTS, KIDNEY DAMAGE AND DEATH (5,11).
THE ESTIMATED LETHAL DOSE IS 30 mL OF FORMIC ACID (16).
SKIN ABSORPTION: YES
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE: INGESTION OF 0.5 gm OF FORMIC ACID (DILUTED WITH
WATER) DAILY FOR 4 WEEKS PRODUCED NO TOXIC EFFECTS.
INGESTION OF 2 TO 3 GRAMS OF FORMATE (SALT OF FORMIC
ACID) SEVERAL TIMES DAILY PRODUCED DIZZINESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, BLOOD IN THE URINE,
AND A LOWER BODY TEMPERATURE (5).
SENSITIZATION: THERE IS A REPORT OF AN ASTHMATIC
PERSON WHO SUFFERED TYPICAL ASTHMA-LIKE REACTION WHEN
INHALING FORMIC ACID (8).
TARGET ORGANS: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, EYES, SKIN, LIVER, AND KIDNEYS.
OTHER HEALTH HAZARDS:
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: RESPIRATORY DISEASE, AND
DAMAGED SKIN.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
INHALATION: TAKE PROPER PRECAUTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR OWN SAFETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING
RESCUE; e.g., WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, USE THE
" BUDDY " SYSTEM. REMOVE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OR MOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, OXYGEN MAY BE BENEFICIAL IF
ADMINISTERED BY A PERSON TRAINED IN ITS USE, PREFERABLY ON A
PHYSICIAN’S ADVICE. ENSURE VICTIM IS COMPLETELY AT REST, DO NOT
ALLOW ANY PHYSICAL EXERTION. SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED FOR SEVERAL
HOURS AFTER EXPOSURE. IMMEDIATELY OBTAIN MEDICAL ADVICE.
EYE CONTACT: IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THE AFFECTED EYE(S) WITH
PLENTY OF LUKEWARM WATER, GENTLY FLOWING WATER FOR 60 MINUTES, BY
THE CLOCK, HOLDING THE EYELID(S) OPEN. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING.
TAKE CARE NOT TO RINSE CONTAMINATED WATER INTO THE NON-AFFECTED EYE.
IF NECESSARY, KEEP EMERGENCY VEHICLE WAITING. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
REPEAT FLUSHING. QUICKLY, TRANSPORT VICTIM TO AN EMERGENCY FACILITY.
SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN WITH LUKEWARM WATER FOR AT LEAST 20-30 MIN-
UTES, BY THE CLOCK. UNDER RUNNING WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTH-
ING, SHOES, AND LEATHERWEARS (e.g., WATCHBANDS, BELTS). DO NOT
INTERRUPT FLUSHING. IF NECESSARY, KEEP EMERGENCY VEHICLE WAITING.
TRANSPORT VICTIM TO AN EMERGENCY CARE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY. COM-
PLETELY DECONTAMINATE CLOTHING,SHOES, AND LEATHERWEARS BEFORE RE-
USE OR DISCARD.
INGESTION: NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF VICTIM IS RAPIDLY LOSING CONSCIOUS-
NESS, OR IS UNCONSCIOUS OR CONVULSING. HAVE VICTIM RINSE MOUTH THOR-
OUGHLY WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. HAVE VICTIM DRINK 240-
300 mL (8 TO 10 OZ.) OF WATER. IF VOMITING OCCURS NATURALLY, HAVE
VICTIM LEAN FORWARD TO REDUCE RISK OF ASPIRATION. REPEAT ADMINISTRA-
TION OF WATER. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, TRAINED PERSONNEL SHOULD
BEGIN ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR, IF THE HEART HAS STOPPED, CARDIO-
PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) IMMEDIATELY (AVOID MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
CONTACT). OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. QUICKLY, TRANSPORT
VICTIM TO AN EMERGENCY FACILITY.
FIRST AID COMMENTS: PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORTIVE MEASURES ( COMFORT, WARMTH, REST).
CONSULT A PHYSICIAN AND/OR THE NEAREST POISON CONTROL CENTRE
FOR ALL EXPOSURES EXCEPT MINOR INSTANCES OF INHALATION OR
SKIN CONTACT. SOME RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE ABOVE SECTIONS MAY
BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ACTS IN SOME JURISTICTIONS. THESE
RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH A PHYSICIAN AND
APPROPRIATE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY, AS REQUIRED. ALL FIRST
AID PROCEDURES SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY REVIEWED BY A PHYSICIAN
FAMILIAR WITH THE MATERIAL AND ITS CONDITIONS OF USE IN THE
WORKPLACE.
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SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
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STABILITY: MODERATELY STABLE. MAY DECOMPOSE SLOWLY DURING STORAGE TO PRODUCE
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS (1,15).
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: HEAT, FLAME, AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR.
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.
INCOMPATIBLES: ALUMINUM - MAY REACT CAUSING INCANDESCENCE.
OXIDIZING AGENTS - MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY.
STRONG ACIDS (eg. sulfuric, nitric acids) - REACT VIOLENTLY,
PRODUCING HEAT AND GAS.
FURFURYL ALCOHOL - MAY REACT VIOLENTLY AND EXPLOSIVELY.
NITROMETHANE - MIXTURE MAY REACT EXLOSIVELY IF SHOCKED.
CATALYSTS (eg. palladium-carbon, nickel) - MAY CAUSE DECOMPOSITION
OF FORMIC ACID, PRODUCING FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS.
STRONG BASES - MAY REACT VIOLENTLY.
CORROSIVITY TO METALS: CORROSIVE TO ALUMINUM, CAST IRON AND STEEL, AND LEAD.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY COMMENTS: FORMIC ACID CAN BREAK DOWN DURING STORAGE TO
PRODUCE TOXIC, FLAMMABLE CARBON MONOXIDE GAS.
FULL UNVENTED CONTAINERS OF PURE ACID MAY BURST
FROM ACCUMULATED PRESSURE (1,15).
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SECTION 7- SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN THE EVENT OF A SPILL OR DISCHARGE:
PRECAUTIONS: RESTRICT ACCESS TO AREA UNTIL COMPLETION OF CLEANUP. ENSURE CLEAN-
UP IS CONDUCTED BY FULLY-TRAINED PERSONNEL ONLY. WEAR ADEQUATE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SHUTT OFF ALL IGNITION SOURCES.
REMOVE OR ISOLATE FLAMMABLE OR INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. VENTILATE
AREA. NOTIFY GOVERNMENT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITIES.
CLEAN-UP: DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. KEEP UPWIND AND OUT OF LOW AREAS.
AVOID INHALING VAPOR. STOP OR REDUCE LEAK IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT
RISK. PREVENT MATERIAL FROM ENTERING SEWERS, WATERWAYS, OR CONFINED
SPACES. RECOVER SPILLED ACID IF FEASIBLE. CONTAIN SPILL WITH ABSORBENT
MATERIAL WHICH DOES NOT REACT WITH SPILLED CHEMICAL. FOR SMALL SPILLS,
CONTAIN AND SOAK UP SPILL WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL WHICH DOES NOT REACT
WITH SPILLED CHEMICAL. PUT MATERIAL IN SUITABLE, COVERED, LABELED CON-
TAINER. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT MATERIAL MAY POSE THE SAME HAZARDS AS THE SPIL-
LED PRODUCT.
FOR LARGE SPILLS, CONTACT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES AND SUPPLIER
FOR ADVICE.
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE: DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER: U123 (TOXIC WASTE)
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SECTION 8 - INDUSTRIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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VENTILATION: USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP MIST OR
VAPOR LEVELS BELOW THE TLV REQUIREMENT.
SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS: NIOSH METHOD(S) 232- NIOSH MANUAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS.
2ND ED. VOL.1; S173 - NIOSH MANUAL OF ANALYTICAL METHODS.
2ND ED. VOL.5.
TWO OSHA METHODS, ID 112 AND IMIS1310 ARE REPORTED FOR
FORMIC ACID.
COLORIMETRIC DETECTOR TUBES: COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: ENGINEERING METHODS TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS EXPOSURES ARE
PREFERRED. METHODS INCLUDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION (DILU-
TION AND LOCAL EXHAUST), PROCESS OR PERSONNEL ENCLOSURE,
CONTROL OF PROCESS CONDITIONS, AND PROCESS MODIFICATIONS
(e.g., SUBSTITUTION OF A LESS HAZARDOUS ACID/SUBSTANCE).
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED.BECAUSE OF THE HIGH POTENTIAL HAZARD
ASSOCIATED WITH THIS SUBSTANCE, STRINGENT CONTROL MEASURES
SUCH AS ENCLOSURE OR ISOLATION ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN DEAL-
ING WITH MISTS. USE A NON-SPARKING, GROUNDED,CORROSION-
RESISTANT EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS SEPARATE FROM OTHER
EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS. CLEANING OF CONTAMINATED
EXHAUST AIR BEFORE RELEASE TO THE OUTDOORS MAY BE NECESSARY.
SUPPLY SUFFICIENT REPLACEMENT AIR TO MAKE UP FOR AIR REMOVED
BY EXHAUST SYSTEM.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND WORK PRACTICES ARE NOT
EFFECTIVE IN CONTROLLING EXPOSURE TO THIS MATERIAL,
THEN WEAR SUITABLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
INCLUDING APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. HAVE
APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR USE IN EMERGEN-
CIES SUCH AS SPILLS OR FIRE. IF RESPIRATORY PROTEC-
TION IS REQUIRED, INSTITUTE A COMPLETE RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION PROGRAM INCLUDING SELECTION, FIT TESTING
TRAINING, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION. REFER TO CSA
STANDARD Z94.4-93, " SELECTION, CARE, AND USE OF
RESPIRATORS,"
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION GUIDELINES: NIOSH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FORMIC ACID CON-
CENTRATIONS IN AIR (17): UP TO 30 PPM, USE
SAR; OR SCBA
EMERGENCY OR PLANNED ENTRY INTO UNKNOWN CON-
CENTRATION OR IDLH CONDITIONS: POSITIVE PRES-
SURE FULL-FACEPIECE SCBA, OR POSITIVE PRES-
SURE FULL-FACEPIECE SAR WITH AUXILIARY POSI-
TIVE PRESSURE SCBA. IDLH CONCENTRATION FOR
FORMIC ACID IS 30 PPM.
ESCAPE: GAS MASK WITH ORGANIC VAPOUR CANISTER
AND HIGH EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER,
OR SCAPE-TYPE SCBA.
NOTE: SUBSTANCE REPORTED TO CAUSE EYE IRRITA-
TION OR DAMAGE, EYE PROTECTION NEEDED.
RECOMMENDATIONS APPLY ONLY TO NIOSH AND
MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORS.
EYE / FACE PROTECTION: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. A FACE SHIELD MAY ALSO BE NECESSARY.
SKIN PROTECTION: IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, COVERALLS, BOOTS, AND/OR OTHER RESISTANT PRO-
TECTIVE CLOTHING TO PROTECT ALL POSSIBLE SKIN CONTACTS. AN IM-
PERVIOUS ACID-RESISTANT FULL-BODY ENCAPSULATING SUIT AND RESPI-
RATORY PROTECTION MAY BE REQUIRED IN SOME OPERATIONS.
RESISTANCE OF MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: GOOD: POLYURETHANE, BUTYL, NITRILE,
OR NATURAL RUBBER, PVC, NEOPRENE,
NITRILE+PVC, NEOPRENE+NATURAL
RUBBER, NEOPRENE+ STYRENE-
BUTADIENE RUBBER (13).
FAIR/POOR: POLYETHYLENE, OR VITON
(13).
NOTE: RESISTANCE OF A MATERIAL
CAN VARY FROM PRODUCT TO
PRODUCT. EVALUATE RESIS-
TANCE UNDER CONDITIONS OF
USE.
OTHERS: EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND SAFETY SHOWER IN THE AREA OF WORK IS REQUIRED.
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SECTION 9 - STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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STORAGE: STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CORROSION-RESISTANT CONTAINER. STORE IN A DRY,
AND WELL VENTILATED PLACE OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE AT A TEMPERATURE
ABOVE 8 deg C SINCE FREEZING AND EXPANSION OF THE ACID COULD CAUSE CON-
TAINER TO BURST. STORE AWAY FROM HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT STORE
IN VICINITY OF INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. USE GROUNDED, NON-SPARKING VENTILA-
TION SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.USE CORROSION-RESISTANT STRUCTURAL
MATERIALS AND LIGHTING AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS IN THE STORAGE AREA. STORE
IN SUITABLE, LABELLED CONTAINERS, EQUIPPED WITH VENTED CLOSURES (eg.
approved safety cans). PROTECT FROM DAMAGE. SEALED CONTAINERS MAY REQUIRE
PERIODIC VENTING. USE SUITABLE, APPROVED STORAGE CABINETS, TANKS, ROOMS
AND BUILDINGS. KEEP QUANTITIES STORED AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE. AVOID BULK
STORAGE INDOORS. RESTRICT ACCESS TO STORAGE AREA. POST WARNING SIGNS.
KEEP STORAGE AREA SEPARATE FROM POPULATED WORK AREAS. INSPECT PERIODICAL-
LY FOR DEFICIENCIES SUCH AS DAMAGE OR LEAKS.
COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS FOR THE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
HANDLING: THIS MATERIAL IS CORROSIVE, COMBUSTIBLE, AND TOXIC. BEFORE HANDLING, IT
IS IMPORTANT THAT ENGINEERING CONTROLS ARE OPERATING AND THAT PROTECT-
IVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL HYGIEN MEASURES ARE BEING
FOLLOWED. PEOPLE WORKING WITH THIS CHEMICAL SHOULD BE PROPERLY TRAINED
REGARDING ITS HAZARDS AND ITS SAFE USE.
KEEP MATERIAL AWAY FROM SPARK, FLAMES ANDOTHER IGNITION SOURCES. POST
"NO SMOKING" SIGNS IN THE AREA OF USE. AVOID PRODUCING CHEMICAL MIST
OR VAPOR. PREVENT THE RELEASE OF MIST OR VAPOR INTO THE AIR.USE EXTREME
CAUTION. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN CONTAINER IF IT IS OF UNKNOWN AGE. USE
THE SMALLEST POSSIBLE AMOUNTS IN DESIGNATED AREAS WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WHEN HANDLING LARGE QUANTITIES, CLOSED HANDLING SYSTEMS
SHOULD BE USED. UNPROTECTED PERSONS SHOULD AVOID ALL CONTACTS WITH THIS
CHEMICAL INCLUDING CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT.
LABEL CONTAINERS. AVOID DAMAGING CONTAINERS. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. ASSUME THAT EMPTY CONTAINERS CONTAIN RESIDUES
WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS. USE CORROSION-RESISTANT TRANSFER EQUIPMENT WHEN
DISPENSING. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, USE SELF-CLOSING, PORTABLE CONTAINERS
FOR DISPENSING SMALL AMOUNTS OF THIS MATERIAL. NEVER TRANSFER LIQUID
BY PRESSURIZING THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH AIR OR INERT GAS. FOLLOW
THE CHEMICAL SUPPLIER'S ADVICE REGARDING VENTING OF DRUMS. IMMEDIATELY
CONTACT THE SUPPLIER FOR HANDLING INSTRUCTION IF DRUMS OF THIS MATERIAL
APPEAR TO BE SWOLLEN. HAVE SUITABLE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE, SPILLS
AND LEAKS READILY AVAILABLE. PRACTICE GOOD HOUSKEEPING. MAINTAIN HANDL-
ING EQUIPMENT. COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER
AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY. KEEP CONTAMINA-
TED CLOTHING IN CLOSED CONTAINER. DISCARD OR LAUNDER BEFORE REWEARING.
INFORM LAUNDRY PERSONNEL OF CONTAMINANT’S HAZARDS. DO NOT EAT OR DRINK
IN WORK AREA.
NOTE: MATERIAL IS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE. DO NOT STORE OR HANDLE NEAR ELECTRIC
CURRENTS. READ THE ENTIRE MSDS AND LABEL BEFORE STORAGE AND HANDLING.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE AND VAPORS. APPLY ALL NECESSARY PRECAU-
TIONS TO EMPTY CONTAINERS OF THIS PRODUCT.
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SECTION 10 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
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WHMIS: B3 (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID), E (CORROSIVE MATERIAL).
TDG / D.O.T.: CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE, FORMIC ACID, CLASS 8(9.2), UN1779, PG II.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS: 109
DSL / NDSL / TSCA: THE (ALL) CONSTITUENT(S) OF THIS PRODUCT IS (ARE) INCLUDED
ON THE DSL / NDSL OF CEPA AND TSCA INVENTORY.
SARA / TITLE III HAZARD CATEGORIES AND LISTS: ACUTE (YES) , CHRONIC (YES),
FLAMMABILITY (YES), PRESSURE (NO),
REACTIVITY (NO), EXTREMELY HAZARD-
OUS SUBSTANCE (NO), CERCLA HAZARD-
OUS SUBSTANCE (YES), SARA 313 TOXIC
CHEMICALS (NO), TSCA INVENTORY (YES).
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SECTION 11 - PRECAUTIONARY WARNING
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XENTEX® SAFETY DATA SYSTEM
HEALTH 3 HIGH
FLAMMABILITY 2 MODERATE
REACTIVITY 1 LOW
CONTACT 3 HIGH
SPECIAL WARNING: SUFFICIENT PUBLIC DOMAIN INFORMATION ON ACCIDENTS INVOLVING
THIS MATERIAL EXISTS TO WARRANT STRICT EXCERCISE OF DUE DIL-
IGENCE IN HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION, AND STORAGE OF FORMIC
ACID BY WORKERS, SUPERVISORS, AND EMPLOYERS.
NFPA 704M: HEALTH-3, FLAMMABILITY-2, REACTIVITY-0
0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe
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SECTION 12 - ABBREVIATIONS
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NA = NOT AVAILABLE, OR NOT APPLICABLE N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED
OSHA = OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
ACGIH = AMERICAN CONFERENCE OF GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTS
TLV = THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE
SAR = SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR SCBA = SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
IDLH = IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH
NIOSH = NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
MSHA = MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
WHMIS = WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM
TDG = TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS
CEPA = CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT
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SECTION 13 - OTHER INFORMATION
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THE INFORMATION, DATA, AND REFERENCES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT
BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE AND IS
NOT PACKAGE SIZE SPECIFIC, NOR SHOULD IT BE TAKEN AS A WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION.
THIS INFORMATION IS OFFERED SOLELY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, INVESTIGATION, AND
VERIFICATION. ANY USE OF THE INFORMATION MUST BE DETERMINED BY THE USER TO BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. NOTH-
ING HEREIN IS TO BE CONSTRUED AS RECOMMENDING ANY PRACTICE IN VIOLATION OF ANY
PATENT OR IN VIOLATION OF ANY LAW OR REGULATION. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY
TO DETERMINE FOR HERSELF / HIMSELF THE SUITABILITY OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A SPECIFIC
PURPOSE AND TO ADOPT SUCH SAFETY PRECAUTION AS MAY BE NECESSARY. WE MAKE NO WAR-
RANTY AS TO THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED IN USING ANY OF OUR PRODUCTS. SINCE ALL
CONSEQUENCES OF USING AND HANDLING THIS PRODUCT ARE NOT KNOWN TO US, AND CONDI-
TIONS OF USE AND HANDLING ARE NOT UNDER OUR CONTROL, WE MUST NECESSARILY DISCLAIM
ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE USE, APPLICATION, STORAGE,AND TRANSPORTATION OF
THIS PRODUCT. XENTEX ® SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THIS PRODUCT. READ THE PRODUCT BULLETIN, PRODUCT
LABEL, THE REVERSE SIDE OF THE INVOICE OR PACKING SLIP, AND THE CUSTOMER AGREE-
MENT FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
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SECTION 14 - REFERENCES
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AND SONS, 1982. P.4903-4909
(3) RTECS RECORD FOR FORMIC ACID. DATE OF LAST UPDATE: 87 03; PRINTED 1988-03-11
(4) HSDB RECORD FOR FORMIC ACID. DATE OF UPDATE: 10/14/86; PRINTED 1988-03-11
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