Formic Acid 88% – ACS Grade
CAS# 64-18-6
Property
- Assay
- Color
- Dilution Test
- NVR
- Acetic Acid
- Ammonium
- Chloride (Cl)
- Sulfate
- Sulfite
- Heavy Metals
- Iron
Unit
- %
- APHA
- ppm
- %
- %
- %
- %
- ppm
- ppm
Specification
- 88.0 Minimum
- 15 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- 20 Maximum
- 0.4 Maximum
- 0.005 Maximum
- 0.001 Maximum
- 0.002 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- 5 Maximum
- 5 Maximum
Application
Formic Acid is a naturally abundant, environmentally friendly organic acid widely used across various industries. It plays a critical role in textile, natural rubber, and leather processing, and is also commonly utilized in agriculture, medicine, cosmetics, detergents, and disinfectants. Its effectiveness lies in its strong acidifying properties and ability to inhibit microbial growth. Unique among organic acids, formic acid contains both a carboxylic acid group and an aldehyde group, allowing it to act as both an acidifying and reducing agent. This dual functionality enhances its versatility in industrial applications, particularly where pH control and redox activity are essential.
Grades Available
ACS
Packaging
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Synonyms
Methanoic acid aminic ac.
Molecular Formula
HCO2H
Market Segment
Agriculture, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals
Product Uses
Animal Feed, Antiseptic, Cleaning Compounds, Dyestuffs, Electroplating, Food Additive, Fumigants, Hair Care Products, Hair Relaxers, Insecticides, Leather Processing, Oil Well Acidizing, Ore Flotation, Paint Strippers, Perfume, pH Control, Pharmaceuticals, Shampoo, Silage, Textile, Vinyl Resin Plasticizer