MFM
METHYL FORMATE
CAUTIONARY RESPONSE INFORMATION 4. FIRE HAZARDS 7. SHIPPING INFORMATION
4.1 Flash Point: -26°F C.C. 7.1 Grades of Purity: Technical, practical, and
Common Synonyms Liquid Colorless Pleasant odor 4.2 Flammable Limits in Air: 5%-22.7% spectro grades: all 97.5+%
Formic acid, methyl ester 7.2 Storage Temperature: <85°F
4.3 Fire Extinguishing Agents: Dry
Mixes with water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced. Boiling point chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide 7.3 Inert Atmosphere: No requirement
is 88°F. 4.4 Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be 7.4 Venting: Pressure-vacuum
Used: Water may be ineffective.
Evacuate. 7.5 IMO Pollution Category: D
4.5 Special Hazards of Combustion
Keep people away. Products: Not pertinent 7.6 Ship Type: 2
Shut off ignition sources. Call fire department. 7.7 Barge Hull Type: Currently not available
4.6 Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than
Notify local health and pollution control agencies.
air and may travel considerable distance
to a source of ignition and flash back. 8. HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
FLAMMABLE.
Fire Containers may explode in fire.
4.7 Auto Ignition Temperature: 853°F
8.1 49 CFR Category: Flammable liquid
Flashback along vapor trail may occur. 4.8 Electrical Hazards: Currently not
available 8.2 49 CFR Class: 3
Vapor may explode if ignited in an enclosed area.
Extinguish with dry chemicals, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. 4.9 Burning Rate: 2.5 mm/min. 8.3 49 CFR Package Group: I
Water may be ineffective on fire. 4.10 Adiabatic Flame Temperature: Currently 8.4 Marine Pollutant: No
Cool exposed containers with water. not available 8.5 NFPA Hazard Classification:
4.11 Stoichometric Air to Fuel Ratio: 9.5
Call for medical aid. Category Classification
Exposure (calc.) Health Hazard (Blue).......... 2
VAPOR 4.12 Flame Temperature: Currently not Flammability (Red)............. 4
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. available
Instability (Yellow)............. 0
Harmful if inhaled. 4.13 Combustion Molar Ratio (Reactant to
Move victim to fresh air. Product): 4.0 (calc.) 8.6 EPA Reportable Quantity: Not listed.
If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. 4.14 Minimum Oxygen Concentration for 8.7 EPA Pollution Category: Not listed.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Combustion (MOCC): N2 diluent: 10.0- 8.8 RCRA Waste Number: Not listed
10.1%; CO2 diluent: 12.5%
LIQUID 8.9 EPA FWPCA List: Not listed
Irritating to skin and eyes.
Harmful if swallowed. 5. CHEMICAL REACTIVITY
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
5.1 Reactivity with Water: Slow reaction to PROPERTIES
Flush affected areas with plenty of water.
form formic acid and methyl alcohol;
IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water.
reaction is not hazardous. 9.1 Physical State at 15° C and 1 atm: Liquid
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water
or milk and have victim induce vomiting. 5.2 Reactivity with Common Materials: No 9.2 Molecular Weight: 60.1
IF SWALLOWED and victim is UNCONSCIOUS OR HAVING CON- reaction
9.3 Boiling Point at 1 atm: 89.2°F = 31.8°C =
VULSIONS, do nothing except keep victim warm. 5.3 Stability During Transport: Stable 305°K
5.4 Neutralizing Agents for Acids and
Effect of low concentrations on aquatic life is unknown. 9.4 Freezing Point: –147.6°F = –99.8°C =
Water May be dangerous if it enters water intakes.
Caustics: Not pertinent
173.4°K
5.5 Polymerization: Not pertinent
Pollution Notify local health and wildlife officials.
5.6 Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent
9.5 Critical Temperature: 417.2°F = 214°C =
Notify operators of nearby water intakes. 487.2°K
9.6 Critical Pressure: 870 psia = 59.2 atm = 6.00
6. WATER POLLUTION MN/m2
6.1 Aquatic Toxicity: 9.7 Specific Gravity: 0.977 at 20°C (liquid)
1. CORRECTIVE RESPONSE ACTIONS 2. CHEMICAL DESIGNATIONS Currently not available 9.8 Liquid Surface Tension: 25 dynes/cm =
Dilute and disperse 2.1 CG Compatibility Group: Not listed. 0.025 N/m at 20°C
6.2 Waterfowl Toxicity: Currently not
Stop discharge 2.2 Formula: HCOOCH3 available 9.9 Liquid Water Interfacial Tension: Not
2.3 IMO/UN Designation: 3.1/1243 6.3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): pertinent
2.4 DOT ID No.: 1243 Currently not available 9.10 Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: 2.07
2.5 CAS Registry No.: 107-31-3
2.6 NAERG Guide No.: 129 6.4 Food Chain Concentration Potential: 9.11 Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
2.7 Standard Industrial Trade Classification: None 1.1446
51374 6.5 GESAMP Hazard Profile: 9.12 Latent Heat of Vaporization: 202 Btu/lb =
Bioaccumulation: 0 112 cal/g = 4.69 X 105 J/kg
3. HEALTH HAZARDS Damage to living resources: 1
Human Oral hazard: 1 9.13 Heat of Combustion: –6,980 Btu/lb =
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment: Goggles or safety glasses; self-contained breathing apparatus; –3,880 cal/g = –162 X 105 J/kg
Human Contact hazard: I
rubber gloves.
Reduction of amenities: X 9.14 Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent
3.2 Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes irritation of mucous membranes. Prolonged
inhalation can produce narcosis and central nervous symptoms, including some temporary visual 9.15 Heat of Solution: Not pertinent
disturbance. Contact with liquid irritates eyes and may irritate skin if allowed to remain. Ingestion 9.16 Heat of Polymerization: Not pertinent
causes irritation of mouth and stomach and central nervous system depression, including visual 9.17 Heat of Fusion: Currently not available
disturbances.
9.18 Limiting Value: Currently not available
3.3 Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: move to fresh air and rest; if pulmonary edema develops,
administer oxygen; call physician. EYES: irrigate with water for 15 min. SKIN: wash thoroughly 9.19 Reid Vapor Pressure: Currently not
with soap and water. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; get medical attention. available
3.4 TLV-TWA: 100 ppm
3.5 TLV-STEL: Not listed. NOTES
3.6 TLV-Ceiling: 150 ppm.
3.7 Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1; LD50 = 5 to 15 g/kg
3.8 Toxicity by Inhalation: Currently not available.
3.9 Chronic Toxicity: Currently not available
3.10 Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors are moderately irritating such that personnel will not
usually tolerate moderate or high concentrations.
3.11 Liquid or Solid Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may
cause smarting and reddening of the skin.
3.12 Odor Threshold: Currently not available
3.13 IDLH Value: 4,500 ppm
3.14 OSHA PEL-TWA: 100 ppm
3.15 OSHA PEL-STEL: Not listed.
3.16 OSHA PEL-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.17 EPA AEGL: Not listed
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METHYL FORMATE
9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23
SATURATED LIQUID DENSITY LIQUID HEAT CAPACITY LIQUID THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY LIQUID VISCOSITY
Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per Temperature British thermal unit inch Temperature Centipoise
(degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F (degrees F) per hour-square foot-F (degrees F)
34 62.330 34 0.515 28 1.352 35 0.427
36 62.230 36 0.515 30 1.349 40 0.415
38 62.130 38 0.515 32 1.346 45 0.403
40 62.030 40 0.515 34 1.343 50 0.392
42 61.940 42 0.515 36 1.340 55 0.381
44 61.840 44 0.515 38 1.337 60 0.371
46 61.740 46 0.515 40 1.334 65 0.361
48 61.650 48 0.515 42 1.331 70 0.352
50 61.550 50 0.515 44 1.328 75 0.343
52 61.450 52 0.515 46 1.325 80 0.335
54 61.350 54 0.515 48 1.322 85 0.327
56 61.260 56 0.515 50 1.319
58 61.160 58 0.515 52 1.316
60 61.060 60 0.515 54 1.312
62 60.970 62 0.515 56 1.309
64 60.870 64 0.515 58 1.306
66 60.770 66 0.515 60 1.303
68 60.670 68 0.515 62 1.300
70 60.580 70 0.515 64 1.297
72 60.480 72 0.515 66 1.294
74 60.380 74 0.515 68 1.291
76 60.290 76 0.515 70 1.288
78 60.190 78 0.515 72 1.285
80 60.090 80 0.515 74 1.282
82 59.990 82 0.515 76 1.279
84 59.900 84 0.515 78 1.276
9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27
SOLUBILITY IN WATER SATURATED VAPOR PRESSURE SATURATED VAPOR DENSITY IDEAL GAS HEAT CAPACITY
Temperature Pounds per 100 pounds Temperature Pounds per square inch Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per
(degrees F) of water (degrees F) (degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F
68 30.000 0 1.528 0 0.01861 0 0.237
5 1.774 5 0.02137 20 0.244
10 2.053 10 0.02447 40 0.252
15 2.368 15 0.02793 60 0.259
20 2.724 20 0.03180 80 0.266
25 3.125 25 0.03610 100 0.273
30 3.574 30 0.04087 120 0.280
35 4.077 35 0.04615 140 0.286
40 4.639 40 0.05197 160 0.293
45 5.264 45 0.05840 180 0.299
50 5.958 50 0.06545 200 0.306
55 6.729 55 0.07320 220 0.312
60 7.581 60 0.08167 240 0.318
65 8.521 65 0.09093 260 0.324
70 9.557 70 0.10100 280 0.330
75 10.700 75 0.11200 300 0.336
80 11.950 80 0.12390 320 0.342
85 13.310 85 0.13690 340 0.348
90 14.810 90 0.15090 360 0.353
95 16.440 95 0.16600 380 0.359
400 0.364
420 0.369
440 0.375
460 0.380
480 0.385
500 0.390
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