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 Laws
| 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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