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 |
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 |
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
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