| Article No. | 00153 |
| Purity | 98% |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
| H.S. Code | 2915.1100 |
| Grade | AR |
| CAS No. | 64-18-6 |
| Molecular Weight | 46.03 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical state at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorless | ||||
| Odour | Pungent | pH value | 2.2 | ||||
| Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 8.2 - 8.4 °C | Auto-ignition temperature [°C] | 601°C | ||||
| Flash point [°C] | 48 °C | Boiling point [°C] | 100 - 101 °C | ||||
| Initial boiling point [°C] | 100°C | Final boiling point [°C] | 101 °C | ||||
| Vapour pressure [20°C] | 42 hPa at 20 °C | Vapour density | 1.59 | ||||
| Density [g/cm3] | 1.22 | Solubility in water [% weight] | Infinitely soluble | ||||
| Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C | 0.54 | Explosion limits - upper [%] | 57% | ||||
| Explosion limits -lower [%] | 18% | ||||||
| Appearance | A clear colorless liquid with pungent odor | Assay (alkalimetric) | Min 98% |
| Weight/ mL at 20°C | 1.216 - 1.220 g | Freezing point | Min 5.5 deg C |
| Insoluble matter in water | Passes test | Acetic acid (CH3COOH) | Max 0.3% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.0005% | Nitrogen compounds (as N) | Max 0.002% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.001% | Sulphite (as SO3) | Max 0.001% |
| Copper (Cu) | Max 0.0005% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0003% |
| Lead (Pb) | Max 0.0005% | Non-volatile matter | Max 0.002% |
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Symbol: GHS02, GHS05
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1779
IMCO Class No.: 8,3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H226-H314
Precaution Statement: P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310