Formic acid, 85%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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, ether, acetone, ethyl acetate, glycerol, methanol and ethanol. Partially miscible with benzene, toluene and xylene.

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.

Specifications

• Melting Point: 7°C to 9°C
• Boiling Point: 100°C to 101°C
• Linear Formula: HCOOH
• UN Number: UN1779
• Beilstein: 1209246
• Merck Index: 14,4241
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,ether,acetone,ethyl acetate,glycerol,methanol and ethanol. Partially miscible with benzene,toluene and xylene.
• Formula Weight: 46.03
• Percent Purity: 85%
• Density: 1.22
• Quantity: 1000 g
• Flash Point: 50°C (156°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.371
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Chemical Name or Material: Formic acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Formic acid, 85%

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P330-Rinse mouth.
• P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P372-Explosion risk in case of fire.
• P374-Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.
• P380-Evacuate area.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P404-Store in a closed container.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : formic acid

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