Formic Acid

Basic Information of Acrylic Acid

Formic Acid (CAS No. 64-18-6) is produced to meet rigorous purity standards, ensuring exceptional quality and consistent performance for your specific industrial and commercial requirements:

CAS No.:	64-18-6
EC No.:	200-579-1
Linear Formula:	HCOOH
Molecular Weight:	46.03
Appearance:	Transparent Liquid
Odor	Pungent, irritating odor
Melting Point:	8.2-8.4 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	100-101 °C (lit.)
Density:	1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Solubility:	Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
Flash Point:	133 °F
Purity:	Corrosive, flammable liquid. It also possesses mild reducing properties.
RIDADR:	UN 1779 8,3/PG 2
Chemical Structure:

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Primary Applications of Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)

Formic Acid's distinctive chemical structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde-like group, underpins its wide-ranging utility:

1. Preservative in Animal Feed:

   Formic Acid is widely used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed and silage. It effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi, preventing spoilage and retaining the nutritional value of feed, leading to improved animal health and productivity.

2. Leather Tanning and Textile Dyeing:

   In the leather industry, Formic Acid is a crucial chemical for tanning, deliming, and dyeing processes. It acts as a leveling agent in dyeing, ensuring uniform color absorption, and as an acidifier in tanning to achieve desired leather properties.

3. Chemical Intermediate & Reducing Agent:

   As a versatile chemical building block, Formic Acid is employed in the synthesis of various compounds, including:

• Formate Esters: Used as solvents, plasticizers, and flavoring agents.

• Pharmaceuticals: An intermediate in the production of certain drugs and pharmaceutical chemicals.

• Pesticides: Used in the synthesis of some agricultural chemicals.

• Rubber Production: Employed as a coagulant in the production of natural rubber latex.

• Reducing Agent: Its unique structure allows it to act as a reducing agent in various organic reactions, for example, in the synthesis of organic chemicals.

4. Cleaning Agents & Descaling:

   Formic Acid's acidic nature makes it effective in some cleaning formulations, particularly for descaling and rust removal, often used in industrial and household cleaning products.

5. Food Industry:

   In certain regions, it is used as a food additive (E236) for its preservative properties, though less common than other acids like acetic or propionic acid.

• Exceptional Purity: Our Formic Acid is manufactured to high purity standards, ensuring reliable and effective performance in your specific applications.

• Commitment to Quality & Safety: We adhere to the highest industry standards for quality management, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our operations.

Hazards Classification

• GHS Classification: Corrosive (GHS05), Acute Toxicity (GHS06), Flammable Liquid (GHS02)

• Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; toxic if inhaled; flammable liquid and vapor.

• UN Number: UN 1779

• Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive Substances), 3 (Flammable Liquids)

• Packing Group: II