Formic Acid

Chemical FormulaHCOOH
CAS Number64-18-6
EC Number200-579-1

Description

Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, widely used in leather processing, animal feed preservation, and chemical synthesis.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Colourless liquid with pungent odour Concentration: typically 85% or 94% Density: 1.22 g/cm³ Boiling point: 100°C (85%) Miscible with water

Industrial Applications

• Leather tanning industry • Animal feed preservation (silage) • Textile dyeing and finishing • Rubber industry (coagulation) • Cleaning agents and descalers • Chemical synthesis intermediate

Quality & Standards

REACH compliant. Documentation: TDS, SDS, certificates of analysis available on request. Quality meets industrial specifications.

Delivery Terms

Direct supply from manufacturing facilities to customer site. Incoterms 2020: EXW, FCA, DAP, CPT. Standard lead time 5–10 business days within Europe and beyond.

Safety & Handling

Corrosive. UN1779, Class 8, PG II. Causes severe burns. PPE: chemical goggles, gloves, respirator.

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