FORMIC ACID
FORMIC ACID AR
Short Name: FORMIC ACID
Synonym: Methanoic Acid; Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid; Formylic Acid
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2228
Grade
AR
Purity
98%
CAS No.
64-18-6
HS Code
2915.1100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid with pungent odor
Assay (alkalimetric)
Min 98%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
1.216 - 1.220 g
Freezing point
Min 5.5 deg C
Insoluble matter in water
Passes test
Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
Max 0.3%
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.0005%
Nitrogen compounds (as N)
Max 0.002%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.001%
Sulphite (as SO3)
Max 0.001%
Copper (Cu)
Max 0.0005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0003%
Lead (Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.002%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
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