Description
| CAS | 50-00-0 |
| Molecular Formula | HCHO |
| Molecular Weight | 30.03 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Clear Colorles |
| Odour | Pungent | pH Value | 2.8 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -15°C | Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 300 °C |
| Flash Point [°C] | 64 °C | Boiling Point [°C] | 96°C |
| Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C | Vapour Pressure Mm/Hg | 1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C |
| Vapour Density | 1.04 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.08 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Infinitely soluble | Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 73% |
| Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 7% | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | Clear colorless solution with strong pungent odor | Assay | 37-38% w/w |
| Methanol (Ch3Oh) | 8 – 12% | Weight/ Ml at 20°C | 1.080 – 1.090 g |
| Colour Scale | Max 10 APHA | Acidity (As Hcooh) | Max 0.006 meq/g |
| Residue On Ignition | Max 0.005% | Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.0005% |
| Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.002% | Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
| Heavy Metals (By Icp-Oes) | Max 0.0005% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 2209 | DG Class | 8 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS05, GHS06, GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H301-H311-H314-H317-H331-H335-H351-H370 |
| Precaution Statement | P260-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310 |















