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Formic acid, ACS, 88+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036504.AP
500 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Formic acid, ACS, 88+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog number: 036504.AP
500 mL, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: 036504.AP
also known as 036504-AP
Price (EUR)
64,80 Online price
72,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
64-18-6
IUPAC Name
formic acid
Molecular Formula
CH2O2
InChI Key
BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
OC=O
Specifications
Specification SheetColor (APHA)
15, Max
Assay (Titration)
88.0% HCOOH, min
Comment
Dilution Test P.T.
Heavy Metals
(as Pb) 5ppm, max
Impurity content
acetic acid (CH₃COOH), 0.4%, max
Description
It 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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable liquids
Category 3
Acute oral toxicity
Category 4
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors
Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 1
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331 - Toxic if inhaled
Physical Hazards
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
EU Specific Hazard Statements
EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Precautionary Statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
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 or shower
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 or doctor/physician