| Product Name: | Formic acid | Other Name: | Formic acid;Aminic acid;Formylic acid;Hydrogen carboxylic acid;Methanoic acid;Bilorin;Collo-Bueglatt;Collo-Didax;Formisoton;Myrmicyl;Formira;Add-F;Methanoic acid monomer;Ameisensaure;Sybest;Wonderbond Hardener M 600L;Ensilox;Amasil;Amasil 85;Add-F (silage additive);8006-93-7;82069-14-5;1016316-60-1;67382-92-7 |
| CAS No.: | 64-18-6 | UN No.: | 1779 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH2O2 | InChIKeys: | InChIKey=BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Weight: | 46.02540 | Exact Mass: | 46.03 |
| EC Number: | 200-579-1 | HScode: | 2915110000 |
| Categories: | Insecticides |
| PSA: | 37.30000 | XLogP3: | 0.3367 |
| Appearance: | Colorless liquid with a pungent odor | Density: | 3 @ Temp: 20 °C”>1.220 g/cm3 @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Melting Point: | 8.4 °C | Boiling Point: | 100.5 °C |
| Flash Point: | 133 °F | Refractive Index: | n20/D 1.377 |
| Water Solubility: | Miscible | Storage Conditions: | Storage Room low temperature ventilation drying ,Separate storage with austic soda category, food additives cyanide |
| Vapor Pressure: | Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4.6 | Vapor Density: | 1.03 (vs air) |
| Toxicity: | LD50 in mice (mg/kg): 1100 orally; 145 i.v. (Malorny) | Flammability characteristics: | Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. (90% solution) |
| Explosive limit: | vol% in air: 181 | Odor: | Pungent, penetrating odor |
| Taste: | SOUR | PKA: | 3.75(at 25 °C) |
Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1A
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
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| Signal word |
Danger |
| Hazard statement(s) |
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| Prevention |
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/… |
| Response |
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P316 Get emergency medical help immediately. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage |
P405 Store locked up. |
| Disposal |
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. |
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
Precautions for safe handling
NO open flames. Above 69°C use a closed system and ventilation. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Separate from oxidizing materials and alkaline substances.