Formic acid, with the chemical formula HCOOH, is the simplest carboxylic acid and a colorless, pungent liquid with a sharp odor. It is naturally found in the venom of certain ants and serves as a key ingredient in stinging nettle plants. Formic acid is widely used in various industrial applications, including as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed, a coagulant in rubber production, and a powerful descaling agent for cleaning metal surfaces. It also plays a role in textile and leather processing, and as a basic building block in the synthesis of various organic chemicals. Its versatility and reactivity make formic acid a valuable compound with a range of practical uses in different industries.
CAS : 64-18-6
HS Code : 2915-110000
Packing : 25kgs/35kgs/250kgs/IBC Drum/ISO Tank
Application
Formic acid is an organic substance with a chemical formula of HCOOH and a molecular weight of 46.03. It is commonly known as formic acid and is the simplest carboxylic acid. Colorless liquid with pungent odor. Weak electrolyte, strong acid, corrosive, can stimulate skin to blister. Exist in the secretions of bees, some ants and caterpillars. It is an organic chemical raw material, also used as a disinfectant and preservative.
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Formic acid is a kind of organic matter, chemical formula is HCOOH, molecular weight 46.03, common name formic acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid. A colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Formic acid is a weak electrolyte, but its aqueous solution is weak acid and corrosive, can stimulate skin blistering. It is commonly found in the secretions of bees, some ants and caterpillars. It is an organic chemical material, also used as a disinfectant and preservative.
Product usage
Used for production of chemical products, rubber coagulant, and used in textile, printing, electroplating, etc. Formic acid one of the organic chemical raw materials and extensively used in pesticide, leather, pharmaceutical, rubber, printing, chemical raw material and other industries.
ProName: Formic acid
CasNo: 64-18-6
Molecular Formula: C2H6O
Appearance: solid or liquid
Application: for pharma use
DeliveryTime: Prompt
PackAge: drum and bag
Port: Beijing or Guangzhou
ProductionCapacity: 1 Metric Ton/Day
Purity: 99.90%
Storage: in sealed air resistant place
Transportation: by sea or air
LimitNum: 1 Metric Ton
Related Substances: NMT0.001%
Residue on Ignition: 0.00%
Heavy Metal: NMT1ppm
Valid Period: 2 years
hplc: 99%
Formic acid, the simple carboxylic acid is a colorless liquid. A major use of Formic Acid, is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. It is also used for decalcifier; reducer in dyeing for wool fast colours; dehairing and plumping hides; tanning; electroplating; coagulating rubber latex; silage and grain preservation; additive in regenerating old rubber; solvents of perfume; lacquers; alkylating agent for alcohols; carboxylating agent for tertiary compounds. Its used in water treatment and dyeing and finishing paper, also in the production of fumigants and refrigerants. It is also used as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of products in the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
Physical And Chemical Properties
Physical State: Colorless liquid with a pungent odor
Melting Point: 8.3 C
Boiling Point: 100.7 C
Specific Gravity: 1.21
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Vapor Density: 1.6
NFPA Ratings: Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 1
Flash Point: 69C
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions
Sales Specification
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Commodity : Formic Acid 85%min
Specifications:
Main Content ( HCOOH ) 85.0% Min
Chlorides, as Cl 0.02% Max
Sulfate, as SO4 0.05% Max
Fe 0.001% Max
Heavy metals 0.08% Max
Packing : 250kg drum
