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

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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

pH

2.1

Melting Point

8°C

Boiling Point

101°C

Color

Colorless

Linear Formula

HCOOH

UN Number

1779

Formula Weight

46.03

Grade

Laboratory

Density

1.220g/cm³

Quantity

500 mL

Flash Point

50°C

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Physical Form

Liquid

Vapor Pressure

44mbar at 20°C

Chemical Name or Material

Formic Acid, 88%

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.

SDS

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.

SDS