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General Purpose Solvents

Formamide AR/ACS

RA000259 CAS 75-12-7 AR/ACS

Identity

Product code
RA000259
CAS number
75-12-7
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
H.CO.NH2
Molecular weight
45.04

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 1.134 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Completely miscible —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C -0.82 —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 19 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2.70 % %
Colour Clear colrless —
Odour Odorless —
pH value 7.1 —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 2 - 3 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 150 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 210 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.11 hPa hPa
Vapour density 1.56 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Water Max 0.5 % % —
Sulphated ash Max 0.005 % % —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Identity Passes test — IR
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.132 - 1.135 g g —
Solidification point 2 - 3 °C °C —
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.0001 % % —
Heavy metal Max 0.0001 % % —
Iron (Fe) Max 0.0001 % % —

6 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000259-PK-25L
500 mL RA000259-PK-500ML
200 L RA000259-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000259-PK-2.5L