FAQs
What is Formic Acid Standard, 1000 ppm HCOOH used for?
Formic Acid Standard, 1000 ppm HCOOH, is designed for analytical laboratory applications, including HPLC, LC-MS, chromatographic method development, and validation studies. It is commonly used in pharmaceutical, food safety, and environmental testing where controlled concentration standards are required.
What grade and certifications does this product meet?
This product is classified as ACS reagent grade and complies with Reag. Ph Eur specifications under the EMSURE® product line. It is manufactured to meet defined analytical standards and is suitable for regulated laboratory environments requiring documented quality and traceability.
What impurity controls are specified?
The product includes a controlled impurity profile with acetic acid limited to 500 ppm and strict limits on chloride, sulfate, sulfite, and heavy metals. Evaporation residue is limited to 10 ppm, and dilution testing passes specification, supporting reliable analytical performance.
What are the key physical properties?
Formic Acid Standard, 1000 ppm HCOOH, is a water-soluble liquid with a density of 1.22 g/mL at 25 °C and a pH of 2.2 at 10 g/L in water. It has a boiling point of 100–101 °C and a flash point of 49.5 °C.
How is the product supplied and stored?
This standard is supplied in a 120 mL polypropylene bottle and labeled with an expiration date. It is part of the EMSURE® quality level 300 range and classified as a Greener Alternative Product for laboratory analytical use.
