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F0507 Sigma-Aldrich

Formic acid

reagent grade, ≥95%

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Properties

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grade   reagent grade
vapor density   1.6 (vs air)
vapor pressure   44.8 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay   ≥95%
autoignition temp.   1004 °F
contains   <2.5% water as stabilizer
expl. lim.   57 %
impurities   ≤1% acetic acid
refractive index   n20/D 1.370(lit.)
bp   100-101 °C(lit.)
mp   8.2-8.4 °C(lit.)
density   1.22 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
storage temp.   room temp

Description

Other Notes

A -D suffix exists for administrative purposes only.
All -D packages are 100% the same product, same quality, same specification as the package sizes previously sold without a -D.

Packaging

1, 4 L in poly bottle

100, 4×100, 500 mL in poly bottle

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Safety & Documentation

Safety Information

Symbol 
Signal word 
Danger
Hazard statements 
Supplemental Hazard Statements 
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
RIDADR 
UN 1779 3(8) / PGII
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
LQ4900000
Flash Point(F) 
120.2 °F
Flash Point(C) 
49 °C
Protocols & Articles

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Determination of Water Content in Formic acid Using Karl Fischer Titration

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