Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:23:42 -0400
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Subject: Re: Pressure-Generating Liquid

From: "Kohler, Chris E" <cekohler**At_Symbol_Here**indiana.edu>
Date: September 28, 2009 3:19:02 PM EDT
Subject: RE: [DCHAS-L] Pressure-Generating Liquid


Formic acid will decompose to form carbon monoxide and water and can over-pressurize the container. I have heard that some manufacturers are installing pressure relief caps now.

Chris

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