Formic Acid

Source: United Kingdom Department of Health (DH). Published: 1/8/2019. This Web page provides two documents with information about health effects and incident management for formic acid, for use in responding to chemical incidents. Formic acid, also known as hydrogen carboxylic acid, formylic acid, and aminic acid, emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide when heated to decomposition or on contact with strong acids. (PDF)
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