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Formic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog Number AAA1328536
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64-18-6
CH2O2
46.025
MFCD00003297
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt
284
CHEBI:30751
formic acid
C(=O)O
64-18-6
CH2O2
46.025
MFCD00003297
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
methanoic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid, bilorin, hydrogen carboxylic acid, formisoton, myrmicyl, formira, acide formique, collo-bueglatt
284
CHEBI:30751
formic acid
C(=O)O

Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.

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.

Applications
Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.

Solubility
Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene, xylene and benzene.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point 7°C to 9°C
Boiling Point 100°C to 101°C
Linear Formula HCOOH
UN Number UN1779
Merck Index 144241
Solubility Information Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene,xylene and benzene.
Formula Weight 46.03
Percent Purity 97%
Density 1.22
Quantity 500 g
Flash Point 50°C (156°F)
Refractive Index 1.371
Sensitivity Hygroscopic
Chemical Name or Material Formic acid
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Hazard Category H226-H302-H314-H331
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H331-H314-H318-H226-H302
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
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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