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Formic Acid
Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid that is organic, flammable, and corrosive. It can be used as a mobile phase component in HPLC, a preservative and antibacterial agent in agriculture, and a hydride ion source in synthetic organic chemistry.
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InChI Key: BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Cleanup Symbol: Acid. PubChem CID: 284. Health Hazard 3: Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici.
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Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artifici.
NFPA
Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0
InChI Key: BDAGIHXWWSANSR-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Cleanup Symbol: Acid. Health Hazard 3: Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
NFPA
Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0 PubChem CID: 284.
Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe burns by all exposure routes. Hygroscopic. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Immediate medical attention is required. Move to fresh air. Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
NFPA
Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0 PubChem CID: 284.
Chemical Name or Material: Formic Acid, free acid. CAS: 64-18-6. Melting Point: 253°C. Color: Colorless.