Formic acid cas no:64-18-6

NameFormic acid
CAS64-18-6
SynonymsFormic acid solution; FormicacidAmeisensure; Formic acid about 85%; Formic acid 90%; Formic acid 98/100%; Acide formique; Acide formique; Acido formico; Ameisensaeure; Bilorin; Collo-bueglatt; Formira; Formisoton; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Kwas metaniowy; Kyselina mravenci; Mierenzuur; Myrmicyl; Acid; methanoic acid
EINECS(EC#)200-579-1
Molecular FormulaCH2O2
Molecular Weight46.02

Appearancecolorless liquid with a pungent odor
refractive index1.3701-1.3721
storage temp2-8°C
Sensitive Hygroscopic

Hazardclass8

Hazard C:Corrosive
Risk R35
Safety

?Poison by inhalation, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. Corrosive. A skin and severe eye irritant. A substance migrating to food from packaging materials. Combustible liquid when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. Explosive reaction with furfuryl alcohol, H₂O₂, Tl(NO₃)₃?3H₂O, nitromethane, P₂O₅. To fight fire, use CO₂, dry chemical, alcohol foam. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes:?TC,Xi
Risk Statements: 23/24/25-34-40-43-35-36/38
R23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.?
R34: Causes burns.?
R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.?
R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact.?
R35: Causes severe burns.?
R36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Statements: 36/37-45-26-23-36/37/39
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.?
S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)?
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S23: Do not breathe vapour.?
S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RIDADR: UN 1198 3/PG 3
WGK Germany: 2
RTECS: LP8925000
F: 10
HazardClass: 8
PackingGroup: II

Organism	Test Type	Route	Reported Dose (Normalized Dose)	Effect	Source
dog	LD50	oral	4gm/kg (4000mg/kg)	?	AMA Archives of Industrial Health. Vol. 20, Pg. 517, 1959.
dog	LDLo	intravenous	3gm/kg (3000mg/kg)	?	"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 146, 1955.
man	TCLo	inhalation	7300ug/m3/8H (7.3mg/m3)	KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: OTHER CHANGES IN URINE COMPOSITION	Archives of Toxicology. Vol. 66, Pg. 522, 1992.
mouse	LC50	inhalation	6200mg/m3/15M (6200mg/m3)	BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA	Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 23(12), Pg. 49, 1979.
mouse	LD50	intraperitoneal	940mg/kg (940mg/kg)	?	Igiena. Vol. 11, Pg. 507, 1962.
mouse	LD50	intravenous	145mg/kg (145mg/kg)	?	Zeitschrift fuer Ernaehrungswissenschaft. Vol. 9, Pg. 332, 1969.
mouse	LD50	oral	700mg/kg (700mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA	Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 23(12), Pg. 49, 1979.
rabbit	LDLo	intravenous	239mg/kg (239mg/kg)	?	"Handbook of Toxicology," 4 vols., Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Co., 1956-59Vol. 1, Pg. 146, 1955.
rat	LC50	inhalation	15gm/m3/15M (15000mg/m3)	BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA	Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 23(12), Pg. 49, 1979.
rat	LD50	oral	1100mg/kg (1100mg/kg)	BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA	Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 23(12), Pg. 49, 1979.
women	LDLo	oral	2440ug/kg (2.44mg/kg)	VASCULAR: SHOCK BLOOD: OTHER HEMOLYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT ANEMIA	American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Vol. 7, Pg. 286, 1989.
women	TDLo	oral	2200mg/kg (2200mg/kg)	LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: SPUTUM KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: HEMATURIA	Journal of Toxicology, Clinical Toxicology. Vol. 32, Pg. 199, 1994.