Formic acid is a colorless liquid having a highly pungent, penetrating odor at room temperature.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Formic acid (x-ref - Ethyl formate) |
| European Union | Not Permitted | |
| Australia and New Zealand | Not Permitted |
| Philippines | Matching Terms Not Found | |
| Belgium | Not Permitted | |
| Austria | Not Permitted | |
| Bulgaria | Not Permitted | |
| Cyprus | Not Permitted | |
| Czech Republic | Not Permitted | |
| Denmark | Not Permitted | |
| Estonia | Not Permitted | |
| Finland | Not Permitted | |
| France | Not Permitted | |
| Germany | Not Permitted | |
| Greece | Not Permitted | |
| Hungary | Not Permitted | |
| Ireland | Not Permitted | |
| Italy | Not Permitted | |
| Latvia | Not Permitted | |
| Lithuania | Not Permitted | |
| Luxembourg | Not Permitted | |
| Malta | Not Permitted | |
| Netherlands | Not Permitted | |
| Poland | Not Permitted | |
| Portugal | Not Permitted | |
| Romania | Not Permitted | |
| Slovakia | Not Permitted | |
| Slovenia | Not Permitted | |
| Spain | Not Permitted | |
| Sweden | Not Permitted | |
| United Kingdom | Not Permitted | |
| Australia | Not Permitted | |
| New Zealand | Not Permitted |
236 - Formic acid: Avoid it, banned in some countries.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
236 - Formic acid: Formic acid is used as a preservative in food, and also in manufacture of leather and preparation of latex rubber. It occurs naturally in ants, is completely soluble in water, and in solution exists as hydrogen-bonded dimers. It is industrially synthesised from carbon monoxide, and is thought to exist in two resonance forms. Formic acid has diuretic properties. Avoid it. Banned in Australia. Other names: formylic acid, hydrogen carboxylic acid, methanoic acid.
236 - Formic acid: Not permitted in Australia. Diuretic, Can cause skin problems and urinary disorders.
236 - Formic acid: Has been linked to cancer.
Methanoic Acid
Aminic acid
Formylic acid
Hydrogen carboxylic acid
Methanoic acid
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