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FORMIC ACID Extra Pure

Methanoic Acid; Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid; Formylic Acid

COAs

Packings

500 ml (00500)

25 Liters (0025K)

200 Liters (0200K)

1000 ml (01000)

2PPB000500 2PDL00A30K 2PDL00200K 2PPB001000
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Article No. 00151 Grade Extra Pure
Purity 85% CAS No. 64-18-6
Molecular Formula CH2O2 Molecular Weight 46.03
H.S. Code 2915.1100 Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Pungent pH value 2.2
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 8.2 - 8.4 °C Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 601°C
Flash point [°C] 48 °C Boiling point [°C] 100 - 101 °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 100°C Final boiling point [°C] 101 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 42 hPa at 20 °C Vapour density 1.59
Density [g/cm3] 1.22 Solubility in water [% weight] Infinitely soluble
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.54 Explosion limits - upper [%] 57%
Explosion limits -lower [%] 18%

Specifications

Appearance A clear colorless liquid with pungent odor Assay (alkalimetric) Min 85%
Non-volatile matter Max 0.04% Chloride (Cl) Max 0.02%
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.01% Heavy metals and iron Max 0.003%
Weight/ mL at 20°C About 1.200 g

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Corrosion
Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
 Signal Word: Danger
 UN No.: 1779
 IMCO Class No.: 8,3
 Packing Group: II
 Hazardous Statement: H226-H314
 Precaution Statement: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Revision Date: 02-Jun-2014

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