Formic acid CAS#64-18-6

High chemical stability ensures reliable performance in various industrial applications.


Strong hygroscopic property allows effective moisture absorption and control.


High reactivity and corrosive strength make it suitable for specialized chemical processes.


Clear compatibility guidelines support safe handling, storage, and controlled use in production environments.


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Products Description of Formic acid CAS#64-18-6

Formic acid is a colorless liquid characterized by a strong, pungent odor. It is a stable yet highly corrosive and flammable chemical with hygroscopic properties, readily absorbing moisture from the air.

This substance is incompatible with sulfuric acid, strong alkalis, furfuryl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, powerful oxidizing agents, and bases. Contact with oxidizers may cause violent reactions, so careful handling and proper storage are essential to ensure safety.

Product Application of Formic acid CAS#64-18-6

Formic Acid is widely used across numerous industrial and commercial fields. It serves as an important organic acid and chemical intermediate in the synthesis of various organic compounds. In the feed and food industries, it is applied as a feed additive, food additive, and flavoring component, including both natural-equivalent and artificial flavors.

Formic Acid is also utilized in paper processing as a functional paper chemical, and as a high-purity solvent in laboratory and industrial operations. In analytical chemistry, it is commonly employed as an analytical standard and as a reference substance for impurity testing, as well as a gas chromatography standard for color scale calibration. In addition, it functions as a key organic raw material in many manufacturing processes.


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Parameters


Melting point8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
Boiling point100-101 °C (lit.)
density1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density1.03 (vs air)
vapor pressure52 mm Hg ( 37 °C)
refractive indexn20/D 1.377
FEMA2487 | FORMIC ACID
Fp133 °F
storage temp.2-8°C
solubilityH2O: soluble1g/10 mL, clear, colorless
pka3.75(at 20℃)
formLiquid
Specific Gravity1.216 (20℃/20℃)
colorAPHA: ≤15
PH3.47(1 mM solution);2.91(10 mM solution);2.38(100 mM solution)

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Odorat 0.10 % in water. pungent vinegar formyl
Odor Typeacetic
biological sourcesynthetic
explosive limit12-38%(V)
Water SolubilityMISCIBLE
SensitiveHygroscopic
λmaxλ: 260 nm Amax: 0.03

λ: 280 nm Amax: 0.01
Merck144241
JECFA Numbr79
BRN1209246
Henry's LawAt 25 °C: 95.2, 75.1, 39.3, 10.7, and 3.17 at pH values of 1.35, 3.09, 4.05, 4.99, and 6.21, respectively (Hakuta et al., 1977)
Constant
Dielectric constant58.0(16℃)
Exposure limitsTLV-TWA 5 ppm (~9 mg/m3) (ACGIH, MSHA, OSHA, and NIOSH); IDLH 100 ppm (180 mg/m3) (NIOSH).
Stability:Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and powdered metals, furfuryl alcohol. Combustible. Hygroscopic. Pressure may build up in tightly closed bottles, so bottles should be opened carefully and vented periodically.
InChIKeyBDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP-0.54
CAS DataBase Reference64-18-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceFormic acid(64-18-6)
EPA Substance Registry SystmFormic acid (64-18-6)


Safety Information


Hazard CodesT,C,Xi
Risk Statements23/24/25-34-40-43-35-36/38-10
Safety Statements36/37-45-26-23-36/37/39
RIDADRUN 1198 3/PG 3
OEBB
OELTWA: 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
WGK Germany2
RTECSLP8925000
F10
Autoignition Temperature1004 °F
TSCAYes
HazardClass8
PackingGroupII
HS Code29151100
Hazardous Substances Data64-18-6(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 in mice (mg/kg): 1100 orally; 145 i.v. (Malorny)
IDLA30 ppm


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