Methyl Formate

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Briefly

We are a distributor of Methyl Formate for Eastern and Western Europe, but with excellent opportunities for export outside of Europe.

Status

This is a product which we expect to launch.

Description and uses

Methyl formate is used as the raw material of formic acid which find application as a chemical intermediate and solvent, in processing textiles, leathers, electroplating, in coagulating latex rubber, and as a disinfectant. This ester has the properties of high volatility, high vapor pressure, low viscosity and low surface tension. Accordingly, it is commonly used as a component of the solvent system to achieve quick drying coating finishes and in spray applications. It is used as a component of azeotrope to recover expensive solvents. It is also used as a blowing agent for expanded synthetic rubbers. It is used as an intermediate to manufacture various organic chemicals including pharmaceuticals, optical brighteners and hydrocyanic acid.

Applications

Disinfectant | Electroplating | Latexes | Leather | Solvent | Textiles | Rubber

Industries

Textiles and Leather | Rubber Industry | Industrial & Institutional

Safety information

Detailed safety information is contained in each material data safety sheet, which can be obtained from our sales offices.

Product details

Product group	Carboxylic acid esters
Synonym product	---
Package	Bulk Packed Materials
Statistics number	2915-13-00(- )
Cas number	107-31-3
Cus number	N/A
EC number	203-481-7
RID/ADR number	N/A
UN number	N/A
Structure

Physical properties

Molecular weight	60.01
Specific gravity (20°C)	0.977
Boiling point °C	31.8
Melting point, °C	-99.8
Viscosity (25 °C)	0.328cP
Vapor pressure (40 °C)	1.35 Kg/cm3
Flash point (°C) closed cup	-19
Flash point (°C) open cup	-32

Remarks

ECEM provides a full range of related products used in the production of adhesives, acrylic resins, paints & lacquers. Please contact us for information about our specialty products.

For more information about pricing, specification, health & safety issues or if you would like to receive some more information about this product please contact ECEM.

REACH registration details

Pre-registration number	05-2114468033-54-0000
Deadline date	30-11-2010

You can read more about ECEM and REACH on our REACH page.

Requests

More info (technical data sheet, sales specification sheet and/or MSDS)

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