Methyl formate
| Physicochemical properties | Color and odor state: colorless and volatile liquid, with aromatic odor | Toxicity: Low toxicity | |
| Flammability: Flammable | Density: 0.974 g/cm³ (20°C). | ||
| Volatility: Extremely volatile | Corrosive: Slightly corrosive | ||
| Boiling point: 31.5°C | Degradability: It is easily hydrolyzed to form formic acid and methanol under acid and alkali catalysis | ||
| Flash point: -19°C | Stability: relatively stable, avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids and strong alkalis | ||
| Melting point: -99.8°C | Acidity-alkaline: weakly acidic | ||
| Moisture absorption: slightly moisture absorption | Spontaneous ignition point: 449°C | ||
| Viscosity: Low viscosity | Deliquescence: No deliquescence | ||
| Solubility: easily soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene and other organic solvents | |||
| Various numbers | CAS:107-31-3 | HS：2915110000 | EINECS：203-481-7 |
| Uses | Used as an organic solvent for the dissolution of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, various resins; It is also used as a raw material for organic synthesis to produce formic acid, formamide, ethylene glycol, etc.; It is also used as an insecticide, fungicide, fumigant, etc | ||
| Hazard category | 3.1 flammable liquids | ||
| Fire-fighting measures | Extinguish the fire with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand, water extinguishing is ineffective, spray water to cool the container, and if possible, move the container from the fire to an open place. Containers in the fire must be evacuated immediately if they have changed color or produced noise from the safety relief device | ||
| Emergency treatment | Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse the skin thoroughly with soapy water and clean water. Eye contact: Lift the eyelid immediately and rinse thoroughly with plenty of running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation: Quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep your airways open. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately. Eating: Drink enough warm water to induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. | ||
| Packaging, storage, transportation | Packaging: Packaged in galvanized iron drums, net weight of 180kg per barrel; It can also be transported by stainless steel tank truck. Storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Stay away from fire and heat sources. The cooling temperature should not exceed 25°C. Keep the container tightly sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and alkalis, and should not be mixed storage. Explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities are adopted. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. Transportation: Transportation according to dangerous goods requirements. | ||
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