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Formic Acid

CAS 64-18-6 · CH2O2

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Corrosive, Toxic

Pictograms

FlammableCorrosiveToxic

H-statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318 Causes serious eye damage
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediatepH regulating agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedChemical reaction regulatorCleaning agentMonomers

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 5 ppm (9 mg/m3)
IDLH 30 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

formic acid · 64-18-6 · Methanoic acid · Formylic acid · Aminic acid · Bilorin · Hydrogen carboxylic acid · Formisoton

Molecular weight

46.025 g/mol

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Flammable · Corrosive · Toxic

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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