FORMIC ACID For Synthesis

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC0200 For Synthesis 98% 64-18-6 H.COOH 46.03 2915.1100 60 Months

Packings

500 ml

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid
Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Pungent
pH value 2.2
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 8.2 - 8.4 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 601°C
Flash point [°C] 48 °C
Boiling point [°C] 100 - 101 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 100°C
Final boiling point [°C] 101 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 42 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density 1.59
Density [g/cm3] 1.22
Solubility in water [% weight] Infinitely soluble
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.54
Explosion limits - upper [%] 57%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 18%

Specifications

Appearance A clear colorless liquid with pungent odor
Assay (alkalimetric) Min 98%
Weight/ mL at 20°C About 1.22 g
Non-volatile matter Max 0.05%
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.01%
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.001%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Corrosion
Symbol GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word Danger
UN No. 1779
IMCO Class No. 8,3
Packing Group II
Hazardous Statement H226-H314
Precaution Statement P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 25-Aug-2015