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Formic acid, ACS, 96+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Used as a hydrogen source, as a reducing agent and is used in tanning and dye fixing.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
7°C to 9°C
Boiling Point
100°C to 101°C
Assay Percent Range
>96+%
Linear Formula
HCOOH
UN Number
UN1779
Beilstein
1209246
Merck Index
14,4241
Solubility Information
Miscible with water. Partially miscible in toluene,xylene and benzene.
Formula Weight
46.03
Percent Purity
≥96%
Hazard Category
H226-H302-H314-H331
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H331-H314-H318-H226-H302
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P311-P312-P330-P331-P363-P372-P374-P380-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FORMIC ACID
EINECSNumber
200-579-1
RTECSNumber
LQ4900000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen
RUO – Research Use Only
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