Hanson Chemicals

Formic Acid (90%)

Formula: CH₂O₂
CAS Number: 64-18-6
EC Number (EINECS): 200-579-1
HS Code: 29151100
UN Number: 1779
IUPAC Name: Methanoic Acid
Also Known As: Aminic Acid; Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid
Molecular Weight, g/mol: 46.03

Typical Specifications

Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Pungent, penetrating
Melting Point, °C: 8.4
Boiling Point, °C: 100.8
Density, g/cm³ (at 20°C): 1.205
Flash Point, °C: 69 (closed cup)
Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, ethers
pH (1% solution): ~2.2
Grades Available: 85%, 90%, 94%, 99% (Technical/Commercial)
Packaging: 25kg drums, 35kg carboys, 250kg IBC, bulk

Applications / Uses

Primary Applications

  • Preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed

  • Leather tanning and textile dyeing processes

  • Production of formate salts, formamide, and rubber chemicals

Secondary Applications

  • Coagulant in rubber manufacturing

  • Descaling agent in cleaning formulations

  • Intermediate in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals

End Industries Served: Leather, Rubber, Textiles, Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaning Chemicals, Oil & Gas

Safety & Handling Information

Hazard Class (GHS): Flammable liquid (Category 3), Skin Corrosive (Category 1A), Acute Toxicity (Category 3 oral)

Hazard Statements (H-Codes):

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed

  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

  • H332: Harmful if inhaled

Precautionary Statements (P-Codes):

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames

  • P280: Wear protective gloves/eye protection

  • P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED – rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting

  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN – remove contaminated clothing; rinse skin

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool, well-ventilated area

  • Keep container tightly closed and away from oxidizing agents

  • Use corrosion-resistant containers

Transport Information

  • ADR/RID: Class 8, UN1779, PG II

  • IMDG: Class 8, UN1779, PG II

  • IATA: Class 8, UN1779, PG II

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