SODIUM FORMATE

Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue date: November 1, 2008

SODIUM FORMATE

1.PRODUCT INFORMATION
Product Name : SODIUM FORMATE
Product Use : Leather Chemicals
Chemical Family : Formate
Contact Address : P.O.BOX 15816/133948 TEHRAN-IRAN
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL :+98 (21) 88844526 – 7 FAX :+98 (21) 88836528

2.HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Non-hazardous

3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Eye : Take care in handling and keep away from eyes.
Skin : not available
Ingestion : As a chemical , It is harmful for digestion system.
Inhalation : No hazards at all but as it is in powder form, try not to inhale.

4.FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: Leave the site.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water several times.
EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash with water.
 
5.FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLAMMABILITY : Non-Flammable
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Fire- fighters should wear self- contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting chemical fires.
RADIOACTIVITY PROPERTIES: This product has not any radioactivity effect

6.ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Prevent forming and diffusion of dust in the environment as for as possible. Prevent product to be
discharged in the sewerage system.
 
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid ingestion.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep out of moisture.

8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Eyes : Avoid eye contact. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses.
Skin : Wear gloves.


9.PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:   White powder
Nature Synthetic sodium formate
Activity % 98 ± 1
PH(1:10 solution) 8 - 9
Storage Conditions Store in a cool, dry, wellventilated
area (15-25ºC), out of direct sunlight.
Safety  According to our best experience, it hasn’t any
harmful effect on health.
Packing 25 KG PE bags

 

10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY : Stable under normal conditions of use.


11.TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES:
Harmful if swallowed.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS :
INHALATION : May cause sensitization.
INGESTION : Harmful if swallowed .
EYE CONTACT : May cause irritation.
SKIN CONTACT : No Hazardous.
ACUTE TOXICITY : No Toxic

CHRONIC EFFECTS:

SENSITIZATION: not available
CARCINOGENICITY: not available
MUTAGENICITY: not available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: not available

 
12-ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Use the product following safe working procedures and avoiding to discharge it in the environment.


13 . DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL: Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.

14. SHPPING INFORMATION
NOT RESTRICTED :
AIR- ICAO/ IATA N/A
SEA-IMO/IMDG N/A
ADR/RID-ADNR N/A


15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
NAME(S) ON LABEL: SODIUM FORMATE
CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL : Non-Hazardous
RISK PHRASES : May be Irritating to eyes.
SAFETY PHRASES: Wear suitable clothing , gloves and dust protection .

16.OTHER INFORMATION
This safety data sheet information is considered to be true and correct at the present time.
Nevertheless the data supplied and recommendations can not be taken as a guarantee .As the use conditions of the product are out of our company control, it is responsibility of the user to determine the safety of the use condition.