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Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur

CAS 64-18-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur
Product Code
1.00264
Chemical Name
Formic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
64-18-6 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis, Chemical production

Uses advised against

The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption (40 CFR Section 720.36). It is the recipient's responsibility to comply with the requirements of the R&D exemption. The product may not be used for a non-exempt commercial purpose under TSCA unless appropriate consent is granted in writing by MilliporeSigma.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma-Aldrich Inc.

manufacturer

3050 SPRUCE ST, ST. LOUIS MO 63103, UNITED STATES

+1 314 771-5765

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

800-424-9300

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

CHEMTREC

+1-703-527-3887

24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. 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 mist or vapors.
P264 Wash 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.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
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 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P363 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P370 + P378 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formic acid EC: 200-579-1 64-18-6 100% Yes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Pulmonary failure possible after aspiration of vomit. Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

No metal containers. May decompose forming gaseous products, especially when stored over long periods. Close containers in such a way to enable internal pressure to escape (e.g. excess pressure valve). Protected from light. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Chloroprene, Minimum layer thickness: 0.65 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 720 Camapren®. Splash contact: Material: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0.6 mm, Break through time: 60 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter E-(P3). Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
liquid, colorless
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
stinging
Odor Threshold
0.02 ppm
Ph
2.2 at 10 g/l at 20 °C (68 °F)
Melting Point
8.5 °C (47.3 °F)
Boiling Point
100.80 °C 213.44 °F at 1,013 hPa
Flash Point
49.5 °C (121.1 °F) - closed cup - Regulation (EC) No. 440/2008, Annex, A.9
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
171 hPa at 50 °C (122 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 104
Vapor Density
1.59 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative Density
1.2220 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Bulk Density
---
Density
1.22 g/cm³ at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 109
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
38 % (V)
Lower Explosive Limit
18 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
528 °C (982 °F) at 1,008 hPa - Tested according to Directive 92/69/EEC.
Decomposition Temperature
350 °C (662 °F)
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -2.1 at 23 °C (73 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 107 - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Solubility In Water
miscible in all proportions, (experimental)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
1.47 mm2/s at 20 °C (68 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 114 - 1.02 mm2/s at 40 °C (104 °F) - OECD Test Guideline 114 -
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Aluminum. Risk of explosion with: organic nitro compounds, sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, furfuryl alcohol. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: alkalines, Strong oxidizing agents, sulfuric acid, nonmetallic oxides, metal catalysts, Oxides of phosphorus, Nitric acid, nitrates. Exothermic reaction with: alkaline earth hydroxides, alkali hydroxides, bases, Amines.

Avoid

Heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.

Disposal

Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1779
Shipping Name
Formic acid
Transport Class
8 (3)
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur?

Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur is a liquid appearing as liquid, colorless with colorless color. It has stinging odor.

What is Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur used for?

Reagent for analysis, Chemical production

What are the hazard statements for Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Formic acid 98-100% for analysis EMSURE® ACS, Reag. Ph Eur?

The melting point is 8.5 °C (47.3 °F) and the boiling point is 100.80 °C 213.44 °F at 1,013 hPa.