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822254 Formic acid

Formic acid for synthesis. CAS 64-18-6, EC Number 200-579-1, chemical formula HCOOH.

Formic acid MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Methanoic acid, Formylic acid

CAS #: 64-18-6 EC Number: 200-579-1 Molar Mass: 46.03 g/mol Chemical Formula: HCOOH Hill Formula: CH₂O₂
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Key Spec Table

CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar Mass
64-18-6200-579-1CH₂O₂HCOOH46.03 g/mol

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8222541001 Plastic bottle 1 l
8222542501 Plastic bottle 2.5 l
Description
Catalogue Number822254
SynonymsMethanoic acid, Formylic acid
DescriptionFormic acid
References
Product Information
CAS number64-18-6
EC index number607-001-00-0
EC number200-579-1
Hill FormulaCH₂O₂
Chemical formulaHCOOH
Molar Mass46.03 g/mol
HS Code2915 11 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationFormic acid for synthesis. CAS 64-18-6, EC Number 200-579-1, chemical formula HCOOH.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point101 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.22 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit12 - 38 %(V)
Flash point49.5 °C
Melting Point8.5 °C
pH value2.2 (10 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure171 hPa (50 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331: Toxic if inhaled.
EUH071: Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSLQ4900000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 1 slightly hazardous to water
Disposal4
Liquid organic acids or solutions should be diluted, if necessary, and carefully neutralized with sodium hydrogen carbonate (Cat. No. 106323) or with sodium hydroxide (Cat. No 106462). Before filling into container D, check the pH with pH universal indicator strips (Cat. No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangerflammable, corrosive
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore below +30°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1779 , 8 (3), II
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1779 , 8 (3), II
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1779 , 8 (3), II, Segregation Group: 1 (Acids)
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)≥ 99.0 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C)1.218 - 1.221
Identity (IR)passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8222541001 04054839384493
8222542501 04054839384509

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