MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

2001 Rankin Road EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (713) 439-8900

Houston, Texas 77073 CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300
I. MANUFACTURER’S INFORMATION:
Manufacturer: BAKER HUGHES INTEQ HMIS Hazard Health 2 Minimal 0
Product Name: A-101 Rating and Key Flammability 2 Slight 1
Chemical Name: FORMIC ACID Reactivity 0 Moderate 2
Chemical Description: FORMIC ACID IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION Personal Serious 3
Protection J Severe 4
Proper Shipping Description: FORMIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8, PG II UN Number: 1779 Hazard Label: CORROSIVE DOT Response Guide: 60
Transportation Note: NA

II. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:

Hazardous Components: ACGIH TLV: OSHA PEL: % CAS Number: Product RQ:
FORMIC ACID 5 PPM 5 PPM 80-90 64-18-6 500 GALLONS

Hazards Associated with Product Use

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Combustible Liquid X Flammable Material X Pyrophoric Material Explosive Material
Unstable Material Water Reactive Material Oxidizer Organic Peroxide
Corrosive Material X Compressed Gas Irritant X Nuisance Particulate
Skin Hazard X Eye Hazard X Toxic Agent Highly Toxic Agent
Sensitizer Carcinogen Reproductive Toxin Blood Toxin
Nervous System Toxin Lung Toxin Liver Toxin Kidney Toxin
Community Right-to-Know (SARA Title III Section 311-312)
Fire: X Sudden Release Of Pressure: Reactivity: Immediate (Acute): X Delayed (Chronic): X

III. PHYSICAL DATA:

Boiling Point (F): 224 Vapor Pressure (mmHg): 35 @ 68° F pH: 1.0
Melting Point(F): ND Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.6 Specific Gravity: 1.22 (90%)
Freezing Point(F): 20 Solubility in Water: MISCIBLE Percent Volatile By (vol %): 0
Odor Threshold: ND Appearance And Odor: CLEAR, PUNGENT Evaporation Rate: ND
Material Is: LIQUID Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: 0 (butyl acetate=1)

IV. FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA:

Flashpoint (F): 122 (90%)Auto Ignition Temperature (F): ND Explosive Limit - Lower: 18% Upper: 57%
Extinguishing Media: Water: X CO2: X Dry Chemical: X Foam: X Fog: X
Hazardous Combustion Products:
TOXIC GASES AND VAPORS ARE GENERATED AND MAY BE RELEASED IN A FIRE INVOLVING FORMIC ACID.
Fire Fighting Procedures:
PERSONAL PROTECTION: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER TO KEEP CONTAINERS COOL. IF LEAK
OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS & TO PROTECT MEN ATTEMPTING TO STOP A
LEAK. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY FROM EXPOSURES & TO DILUTE SPILLS TO
NONFLAMMABLE MIXTURES.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
FORMIC ACID VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY TRAVEL ALONG GROUND TO IGNITION
SOURCE AND FLASH BACK.

V. REACTIVITY DATA:
Chemically Stable: Yes: X No: If no, Under Which Conditions?

Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, ALKALINE (CAUSTIC)
CHEMICALS AND SULFURIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition on Byproducts: ND.

Hazardous Polymerization May Occur: Will Not Occur: X Conditions to Avoid:

ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable T - Total Dust R - Respirable Fraction C - Ceiling Limit
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VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION:
Primary Exposure Route: Skin Contact: X Skin Absorption: Eye Contact: X Inhalation: X Ingestion:
Product Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO IARC: NO
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
SWALLOWING: MAY BE HARMFUL AND BURN RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS.
INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT OR ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA. EYES: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION, REDNESS, OR CHEMICAL BURNS.
Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEY, NERVOUS SYSTEM, LUNG, EYE, AND SKIN FUNCTIONS.

VII. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS:

Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT
A PHYSICIAN AND GET AN EYE EXAMINATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Skin: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SKIN IRRITATION PERSISTS.
Ingestion: GIVE CONSCIOUS PATIENT TWO GLASSES OF MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS
INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A PHYSICIAN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Inhalation: REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. CONSULT
WITH A PHYSICIAN IF LABORED BREATHING PERSISTS.

VIII. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES:

Spill Response:
NOTIFY SAFETY PERSONNEL FOR LARGE SPILLS. APPROACH SPILL AREA UPWIND IF POSSIBLE. AVOID
BREATHING VAPORS. ELIMINATE SOURCES OF SPARKS, HEAT AND FLAMES. THOSE INVOLVED IN CLEAN-UP
NEED PROTECTION AGAINST SKIN AND EYE CONTACT AND INHALATION OF MIST AND VAPORS. RECOVER
SPILLED MATERIAL IN SALVAGE DRUMS.
Waste Disposal Method:
DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
Handling:
FOLLOW GOOD HANDLING AND HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES AND AVOID SPILLS. AVOID PROLONGED SKIN
AND EYE CONTACT. AVOID INHALATION OF MIST OR VAPORS. WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE
WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Storage:
STORE IN A SEALED CONTAINER IN A CLEAN, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES
AND HEAT.

IX. OCCUPATIONAL CONTROL MEASURES:

Respiratory Protection: AVOID BREATHING VAPORS BY USING A FRESH AIR SUPPLY OR AIR PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation: GENERAL (MECHANICAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS EXPECTED TO BE SATISFACTORY.
Clothing: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND A CHEMICAL APRON.
Eyewear: FACE SHIELD AND/OR SAFETY GOGGLES.
Gloves: NEOPRENE OR BUTYL RUBBER.
Footwear: WEAR RUBBER BOOTS.

X. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DISCLAIMER
The statements, information, and data provided in this material safety data sheet are believed reliable and accurate by Baker Hughes INTEQ and its responsible personnel;
however, no other guarantee, representation, warranty or responsibility is expressed or implied to any user, regardless of reliance on all or any part thereof. This includes
warranties or merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose, and Baker Hughes INTEQ assumes no responsibility whatever for advice or recommendations made.
Nothing contained herein should be interpreted as permission, inducement, or condonement to violate any law persuant to this product’s use, conveyance or disposal.

Prepared By: Brian Evans Date Prepared: 11/30/90 Supercedes Issue Date 07/03/91
ND - Not Determined NA - Not Applicable > - Greater Than < - Less Than C- Ceiling Limit