Pengfa Chemical – Formic acid storage and precautions

Basic Information:
Purity: 85%, 90%, 94%, 98.5min%
Recipe: HCOOH
CAS NO.: 64-18-6
UN NO.: 1779
EINECS: 200-579-1
Recipe Weight: 46.0​​​3
Density: 1.22
Packing: 25kg/drum, 30kg/drum, 35kg/drum, 250kg/drum, IBC 1200kg, ISO TANK
Capacity: 20000MT/Y

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Formic acid storage precautions
1. Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources, and prevent direct sunlight. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants and alkalis. , to prevent damage to packaging and containers.
2. Emergency treatment of formic acid: quickly evacuate the personnel from the leaked contaminated area to a safe area and isolate them, and strictly restrict access. It is recommended that emergency personnel wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and acid-alkali-proof work clothes. Do not directly touch the leakage. Do not use Leakage is in contact with organic matter, reducing agent, and flammable material. Cut off the source of leakage as much as possible. Prevent it from entering restricted spaces such as sewers and flood drains. Small leakage: Absorb or absorb with sand or other non-combustible materials. Sprinkle soda ash, then rinse with plenty of water, dilute with the washing water and put it into the waste water system. Large leaks: build embankments or dig pits for containment; cover with foam to reduce steam hazards. Spray water to cool and dilute the steam. Transfer with a pump To the tanker or special collector, recycling or transported to the waste disposal site for disposal.

Emergency treatment of formic acid
Inhalation: quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep the airway open. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration immediately. seek medical attention.
Accidental ingestion: Those who take it by mistake should gargle with water and drink milk or egg white. seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Immediately take off contaminated clothing and rinse with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes. seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately lift the eyelids and rinse thoroughly with plenty of running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. seek medical attention.


Post time: Aug-12-2022