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Formic Acid 98%
- Item #: 501054
- cas: 64˗18˗6
- fema: 2487
- ec: 200˗579˗1
- flavis: 08.001
- coe: 1
- jecfa: 79
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 | |
| EU | x | |
| China | x | |
| Canada | x | |
| Japan | x | |
| Korea | x | |
| Philippines | x | |
| Australia & New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
| Chemical Formula: | C-H2-O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 46.02 |
| Assay/Purity: | PURITY% (BY WEIGHT) 98-100 |
| Flash Point: | 118°F (48°C) |
| Boiling Point: | 100.8°C |
| Shelf Life: | 24 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
| HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.11.0000 |
| Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.11.0000 |
| DEA Number: | SSL |
Safety Data
| Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
ADR
DOT-BULK
DOT-NONBULK
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 |
| Labels Required | 8+3 |
| 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 |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| 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 |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| 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 |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| 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 |