Formic Acid

1. Molecular Formula: CH₂O₂

2. CAS NO.: 64-18-6

3. Molecular Weight: 46.025

4. Sepcification(%):

Product Overview

Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, known for its strong acidity and reducing properties. It's a versatile, environmentally compatible chemical used across many industries, from agriculture to manufacturing.

· Chemical Identity: Formula HCOOH (or CH₂O₂), CAS 64-18-6. Also known as methanoic acid.

· Physical Form: Colorless liquid with a pungent, vinegar-like odor.

· Key Properties: Miscible with water, biodegradable, and acts as a strong reducing agent.

Product Benefits

· Agriculture: A preservative for livestock feed/silage, and used by beekeepers to control mites.

· Industrial: Used in textile dyeing, leather tanning, rubber coagulation, and descaling/cleaning.

· Oil & Gas: Formate salts are used in drilling fluids and deicing fluids.

· Chemical Synthesis: A versatile reagent and solvent for pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and other chemicals.

· Environmental: Readily biodegradable; BASF offers a "Lower than Market" carbon footprint version.

Usage

Agriculture & Animal Feed (Largest Use)

· Silage Preservative: Sprayed on stored animal feed (grass, corn) to stop spoilage (mold/bacteria) while preserving key nutrients.

· Beekeeping: Used in low doses to control Varroa destructor mites, a major threat to honeybee colonies.

Textile & Leather Industry

· Dyeing & Finishing: Acts as a mild acid to set dyes on wool and nylon, giving brighter, longer-lasting colors.

· Leather Tanning: Used in the tanning process for deliming hides and improving leather softness.

Industrial & Chemical Synthesis

· Rubber Production: Coagulates latex into raw rubber (like vinegar curdling milk).

· Descaling & Cleaning: Dissolves hard water scale, rust, and mineral deposits in industrial boilers and pipelines.

· Chemical Building Block: A key ingredient to make:

· Formate salts (sodium/potassium formate)

· Preservatives (calcium propionate) for bread

· Fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals

Oil & Gas (High-Value Use)

· Drilling Fluids: Formate brines (salts) are pumped down wells to lubricate drill bits and stabilize high-pressure zones, without corroding equipment.

· De-icing: Sodium formate is a less corrosive alternative to rock salt for airport runways and roads.

Food & Beverage (Indirect)

· Not a direct additive, but used to manufacture food preservatives (like calcium/sodium propionate) that keep baked goods mold-free.

FAQ

Is it a strong acid?

No, it's a weak acid, but stronger than acetic acid (vinegar).

Where is it found naturally?

In the stings of ants and bees (its name comes from the Latin formica, meaning ant).

Is it harmful?

Yes, concentrated form can be corrosive to skin/eyes, but it's safely used as a preservative at low concentrations.

How should a spill be neutralized?

A paste of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water can be used for small spills.

Why Choose Us

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• We use only premium raw materials and the latest manufacturing techniques, with real-time process monitoring to ensure each batch meets or exceeds industry standards.

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