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Formic acid, ACS, 96+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Used as a hydrogen source, as a reducing agent and is used in tanning and dye fixing.
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.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 7°C to 9°C |
Boiling Point | 100°C to 101°C |
Assay Percent Range | >96+% |
Linear Formula | HCOOH |
UN Number | UN1779 |
Beilstein | 1209246 |
Merck Index | 14,4241 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. Partially miscible in toluene,xylene and benzene. |
Formula Weight | 46.03 |
Percent Purity | ≥96% |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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P14L032 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/03/2025 | 036617.57,036617.A3,036617.36 |
M28L044 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/01/2025 | 036617.57,036617.A3,036617.36 |
W16K024 | Certificate of Analysis | 24/09/2024 | 036617.57,036617.A3,036617.36 |
S27K026 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/07/2024 | 036617.57,036617.A3,036617.36 |
Z20J046 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/12/2023 | 036617.57,036617.A3,036617.36 |
Safety and Handling



- Formic acid, ACS, 96+%
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- 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/ 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/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formic acid
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