Formic Acid PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes all characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  Formic acid
Linear Formula:  CH2O2
Molecular Weight:  46.03
CAS Number: 64-18-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility Miscible
Autoignition temp. 1004 °F
Explosion limit 57 %
Assay Purity >=99 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.370
B pt. 100-101 °C
M pt. 8.2-8.4°C
Density 1.220 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302,H314,H331
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29151100
Flash point 133°F
Storage Temp. 2-8°C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1779

Description

Application
Formic acid is used in leather processing textile dyeing rubber production and as a preservative in animal feed.

Purpose
Formic acid serves as an antibacterial agent pH regulator and intermediate in various chemical manufacturing processes.

General Description
Formic acid is a colorless pungent-smelling liquid and the simplest carboxylic acid naturally found in ant venom and some plants.