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Formic acid: health effects and incident management

Information on formic acid (also known as hydrogen carboxylic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid) for use in responding to chemical incidents.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
1 July 2014
Last updated
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Formic acid: general information

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Published 1 July 2014
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