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Formic Acid 98%
- Item #: 501054
- cas: 64˗18˗6
- fema: 2487
- ec: 200˗579˗1
- flavis: 8.0010
- coe: 1.0000
- jecfa: 79.0000
Pricing & Purchase
Documentation
Compliance
| Yes | No | |
| Food Grade | x | |
| Kosher | x | |
| Halal | x | |
| GMO | x | |
| Listed on CA Prop. 65 | x | |
| TSCA Listed | x | |
| US Natural | x | |
| EU Natural | x |
Approved Use
| Yes | No | |
| China | x | |
| Canada | x | |
| Japan | x | |
| Korea | x | |
| Philippines | x | |
| Australia | x | |
| New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
| Chemical Formula: | CH2O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 46.0200 |
| Assay/Purity: | PURITY % 99 - 100 |
| Flash Point: | 118°F (48°C) |
| Boiling Point: | 100°C |
| Shelf Life: | 24 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
| HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.11.0000 |
| Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.11.0000 |
Safety Data
| Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Causes serious eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.-RESPONSE- Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray (fog) to extinguish Rinse mouth. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash with plenty of soap and water.-STORAGE- Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national / international legislation. Dispose of contents / container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
DOT
IATA
IMDG
| UN Number | 1779 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | FORMIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| UN Number | 1779 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | FORMIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
Handling and Storage
| Yes | No | |
| Requires Melting | x | |
| Prolonged Heat Warning | x | |
| Store Refrigerated | x | |
| Ship Refrigerated | x | |
| Nitrogen Blanket | x |
Allowable Packaging
| Yes | No | |
| Steel | x | |
| Plastic | x | |
| Aluminum | x | |
| Glass | x |