Formic Acid, 88% (Laboratory), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 64-18-6
• Molecular Formula: CH2O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 46.025
• MDL Number: MFCD00003297
• InChI Key: BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt
• PubChem CID: 284
• ChEBI: CHEBI:30751
• IUPAC Name: formic acid
• SMILES: C(=O)O

• Additional Information: Vapor Pressure: 44mbar at 20°C
• Linear Formula: HCOOH
• UN Number: 1779
• Formula Weight: 46.03
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Density: 1.220g/cm³
• Grade: Laboratory
• Boiling Point: 101°C
• Color: Colorless
• Melting Point: 8°C
• pH: 2.1
• Quantity: 500mL
• Flash Point: 50°C
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: 44mbar at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Formic Acid, 88%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. NFPA Health:3 Flammability:2 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 8, : Corrosive
Recommended Storage	Store separately from sulfuric acid and caustics.

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