Formic Acid 85%

Formic acid (HCOOH), also known as Methanoic Acid, is the simplest carboxylic acid. It is a colorless, pungent liquid with a sharp odor. Formic acid is a weak acid and occurs naturally in the venom of some ants and bees. It is used in various industries, including leather tanning, textiles, and as an antibacterial agent in livestock feed.

Uses of Formic Acid (HCOOH): Formic acid (HCOOH), the simplest carboxylic acid, has various uses, including preserving livestock feed, acting as a miticide for beekeepers, and being used in industrial processes like leather and rubber manufacturing. It also finds applications as a fuel cell ingredient and in cleaning products.

1. Preservative and Antibacterial Agent:

Livestock Feed: Formic acid is commonly used in livestock feed to prevent bacterial growth during storage, acting as a preservative.

Food Industry: It is also used in the food industry as a food preservative due to its antimicrobial properties.

2. Miticide in Beekeeping:

Beekeepers use formic acid as a miticide to control mites in honeybee hives.

3. Industrial Applications:

Leather and Rubber Manufacturing: It plays a role in the manufacturing processes of leather and rubber.

Textile Dyeing and Finishing: Formic acid is used as an acidulating agent in textile dyeing and finishing.

Tanning Leather: It is utilized in the tanning process for leather.

Electroplating: Formic acid is used in electroplating processes.

Chemical Synthesis: It is an important intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals.

Fuel Cells: Formic acid is a key ingredient in fuel cells, providing a source of hydrogen.

4. Other Applications:

Cleaning Products: Formic acid can be used in place of mineral acids in cleaning products like limescale removers.

Anti-icing: Formates (salts of formic acid) are effective at removing thin layers of ice and preventing new ice formation.

Pesticide: In the agricultural industry, it is used as a pesticide to control pests.

Technical specifications of Formic Acid (HCOOH) :

Purity: Typically 80-85% or higher, depending on the grade.

Melting Point: 8.4 °C (47.1 °F).

Boiling Point: 100.8 °C (213.4 °F).

Density: 1.22 g/cm³ at 20 °C.

Flash Point: 49.5 °C (121 °F).

Vapor Pressure: 171 hPa (50 °C).

pH: Around 2.2 (10 g/L in water at 20 °C).

Molecular Formula: HCOOH.

Molecular Weight: 46.025 g/mol.

Applications: Used in various industries, including textiles, leather tanning, cleaning products, and as a reducing agent in chemical synthesis.

CAS Number: 64-18-6.

Packaging: 35 Kg. Carboy & 250 Kg. Drum.

MOQ: 35 Kg.