Formic acidCH2O2
CAS-No.: | 64-18-6 |
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UN-No.: | 1779 |
EC-No.: | 200-579-1 |
Hazard identification number: | 83 |
Hazard signs
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Occupational exposure limit
TRGS 900 (DE/INT)
- AGW (ppm) 5
- AGW (mg/m3) 9,5
- H: 226
Flammable liquid and vapour
- H: 302
Harmful if swallowed.
- H: 314
Causes severe skin burns
and eye damage.
- H: 331
Toxic if inhaled
- P: 210
Keep away from heat/
sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces. — No smoking.
- P: 280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P: 303 + 361 + 353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P: 304 + 340 + 310
IF INHALED:
Remove victim to fresh air
and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P: 305 + 351 + 338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- EUH: 071
Corrosive to the respiratory tract
No GHS Classification available at the moment.
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Melting point:
8 °C Boiling Point:
101 °C Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
1,22 g/cm3Ionization:
11.33 ± 0.01 eVFlash Point:
45 °C Ignition Temperature:
520 °C Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
44,6 hPaLower Explosive Limit:
10 Vol.-%Upper Explosive Limit:
45.5 Vol.-%Hazardous Effects:
ED
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Also known as:
- Carbonous acid
- Hydrogen carboxylic acid
- Methanoic acid
- Oxocarbinic acid
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