Name:
Decalcifying Solution III
Synonym:
CAS:
64-18-6
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Decalcifying Solution III
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 64-18-6 | Formic acid | 8-12 | 200-579-1 |
| Hazard Symbols: C Risk Phrases: 34 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Causes burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic absorption of formic acid may cause damage to the kidneys, which is indicated by albuminuria and hematuria. Chronic skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis, particularly in workers previously sensitized to formaldehyde.
Causes burns.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Causes gastrointestinal tract burns.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract.
Chronic:
Chronic absorption of formic acid may cause damage to the kidneys, which is indicated by albuminuria and hematuria. Chronic skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis, particularly in workers previously sensitized to formaldehyde.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Not available.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Not available.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use.
Keep container tightly closed. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Use with adequate ventilation. Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 64-18-6: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 5 ppm TWA; 9.6 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 15 ppm STEL; 28.8 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 9.5 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 19 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 9 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 5 ppm TWA; 9.5 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 5 ppm OEL; 9.4 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 5 ppm TWA; 9.4 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 9 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 9 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 18 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7647-01-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 ppm TWA (aerosol mist and gas); 2 mg TWA (aerosol mist and gas) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 5 ppm STEL (aerosol mist and gas); 8 mg/m3 STEL (aerosol mist and gas) United States OSHA: ; 5 ppm Ceiling; 7 mg/m3 Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 8 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 15 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 7.5 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 8 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling Malaysia: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling Netherlands: 10 ppm STEL; 15 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 8 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 7.6 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 15 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 64-18-6: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 5 ppm TWA; 9.6 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 15 ppm STEL; 28.8 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 5 ppm TWA; 9 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 9.5 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 19 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 9 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 5 ppm TWA; 9.5 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 5 ppm OEL; 9.4 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 5 ppm TWA; 9.4 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 9 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 1 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 9 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 18 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7647-01-0: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 1 ppm TWA (aerosol mist and gas); 2 mg TWA (aerosol mist and gas) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 5 ppm STEL (aerosol mist and gas); 8 mg/m3 STEL (aerosol mist and gas) United States OSHA: ; 5 ppm Ceiling; 7 mg/m3 Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 5 ppm VLE; 8 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 10 ppm VLE; 15 mg/m3 VLE France - VLE: 5 ppm VLE; 7.5 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 8 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling Malaysia: 5 ppm Ceiling; 7.5 mg/m3 Ceiling Netherlands: 10 ppm STEL; 15 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 5 ppm MAC; 8 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 5 ppm VLA-ED; 7.6 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 10 ppm VLA-EC; 15 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Not available.
Color: Not available.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Not available.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 64-18-6: LQ4900000 CAS# 7647-01-0: MW4025000 MW4031000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-18-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 122 mg Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 6200 mg/m3/15M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 15 gm/m3/15M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 700 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1100 mg/kg.
CAS# 7647-01-0: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1108 ppm/1H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 20487 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 3940 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 3124 ppm/1H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 60938 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 7004 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 45000 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 900 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Hydrogen chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 64-18-6: LQ4900000 CAS# 7647-01-0: MW4025000 MW4031000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 64-18-6: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 122 mg Severe; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 6200 mg/m3/15M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 15 gm/m3/15M; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 700 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1100 mg/kg.
CAS# 7647-01-0: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1108 ppm/1H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 20487 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 3940 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 3124 ppm/1H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 60938 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 7004 mg/m3/30M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 45000 mg/m3/5M; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8300 mg/m3/30M; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 900 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Formic acid - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Hydrogen chloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
USA RQ: CAS# 64-18-6: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
USA RQ: CAS# 7647-01-0: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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CAS# 7647-01-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
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