ICSC 1165 - SODIUM FORMATE

SODIUM FORMATE	ICSC: 1165 (November 2000)
Formic acid, sodium salt

CAS #: 141-53-7

EC Number: 205-488-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING

SODIUM FORMATE

ICSC: 1165

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC WHITE GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023) and hydrogen (see ICSC 0001). This generates fire and explosion hazard. Decomposes on contact with acids. This produces formic acid vapours (see ICSC 0485).	Formula: HCOONa Molecular mass: 68.0 Melting point: 253°C Density: 1.9 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 97

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
HYGROSCOPIC WHITE GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023) and hydrogen (see ICSC 0001). This generates fire and explosion hazard. Decomposes on contact with acids. This produces formic acid vapours (see ICSC 0485).

Formula: HCOONa
Molecular mass: 68.0
Melting point: 253°C
Density: 1.9 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 97

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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