Methyl formate
| Abbreviation |
MF |
| Plant |
Niigata |
| Main Applications |
Casting hardener, CO source |
| Existing Chemical Substance No. |
(2)-677 |
Properties
| Chemical Formula |
HCOOCH3 |
| Molecular Weight |
60.05 |
| Appearance |
Colorless liquid |
| Odor |
Aromatic smell |
| Specific Gravity (25℃/4℃) |
0.974 (20℃) |
| Boiling Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
31.8 |
| Freezing Point (℃ 760mmHg) |
-99.8 |
| Flash Point (℃ Tagliabue (Tag) Closed Cup) |
-26 |
| Ignition Temperature (℃) |
456.1 |
| Flammability Limits (vol%) |
5.0~22.7 |
| Vapour Pressure (mmHg) |
592.2 (20℃) |
| Viscosity (CP 25℃) |
No data |
| Solubility |
Readily soluble in acetone, ether, etc.
Water:23wt% (room temperature) |
| Stability & Reactivity |
Stable |
Applicable Law
| Industrial Safety and Health Law |
Inflammable substance |
| High Pressure Gas |
- |
| Fire Service Law |
Class 4 Special Inflammable Substance |
| Poisonous and Deleterious Substances Control Law |
- |
| Law on the Prevention of Marine Pollution and Maritime Disaster |
Hazardous fluid class D |
| Ship Safety Law |
Inflammable liquid |
| Civil Aeronautics Law |
Inflammable liquid |
| Other Major Applicable Laws |
- |
Classification of Hazard
| Classification |
Inflammable liquid |
| Hazardous |
Very inflammable liquid |
| Harmful |
The vapour irritates the eye, nose and throat.Repetitive contact cause dry lepidic dermatitis. |
Product Standard
| Color Number (APHA) |
25 or less |
| Water Content (wt%) |
0.05 or less |
| Purity (%) |
No less than 97.0 |
| Acidity (% as formic acid) |
0.1 or less |
| Residue on Evaporation (%) |
0.005 or less |
| Specific Gravity (15/4℃) |
0.974
-0.982 |
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