Formic acid, sodium salt
HCOONa
Molecular mass: 68.0
ICSC # 1165
CAS # 141-53-7
RTECS # LR0350000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible under specific conditions.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
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Separated from
strong acids.
Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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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:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023)
and
hydrogen (see ICSC 0001)
, causing fire and explosion hazard.
The substance decomposes
on contact with
acids
producing formic acid vapours (see ICSC 0485).
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes and
the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 253°C
Density: 1.9
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 97
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Salachlor is a trade name.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1165
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SODIUM FORMATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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