International Chemical Safety Cards SODIUM FORMATE ICSC: 1165 SODIUM FORMATE Formic acid, sodium salt Salachlor HCOONa Molecular mass: 68.0 CAS # 141-53-7 RTECS # LR0350000 ICSC # 1165 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. EXPLOSION   EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! INHALATION Cough. Shortness of breath. Ventilation (not if powder). Fresh air, rest. SKIN Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. EYES Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Sweep gently to avoid raising dust. Separated from strong acids. Cool. Dry. SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 1165 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards SODIUM FORMATE ICSC: 1165 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER, DELIQUESCENT. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating over 253°C into sodium oxalate, hydrogen (see ICSC 0001) and carbon monoxide (see ICSC 0023), and on contact with acids producing formic acid vapours (see ICSC 0485). OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys , resulting in blood in urine. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Decomposes below boiling point at above 253°C Melting point: 253°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.9 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 81

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Other melting points: 259-261°C.

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ICSC: 1165 SODIUM FORMATE © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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