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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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