Description
| CAS | 540-69-2 |
| Molecular Formula | CH5NO2 |
| Molecular Weight | 63.06 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | Colorless crystals |
| Odour | Slight formic acid odour | pH Value | 6 – 7 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 119 – 121 °C | Density [g/cm3] | 1.28 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | 63.1 g/l at 20 °C – completely soluble | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Colourless deliquescent crystals | Assay | Min 97.0% |
| pH (5% Solution) | 6.0 – 7.0 | Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.002% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.005% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.002% |
| Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.01% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















