What is Formic Acid
A major use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. It is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textiles.
- Synonyms: Carbonous acid, Formylic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid , Hydroxy(oxo)methane, Metacarbonoic acid , Methanoic acid, Oxocarbinic acid , Oxomethanol
- INCI: Formic Acid
- Chemical Formula: CH2O2
- CAS Number: 64-18-6
Product Specifications
Characteristics
Chemical Formula | CH2O2 |
CAS Number | 64-18-6 |
Molar Weight | 46.025 g/mol |
Specific Gravity | 1.025 - 1.221 |
Melting Point | 8,4 °C |
Boiling Point | 100,8 °C |
Flash Point | 68.8 °C |
Uses and Applications for Formic Acid
Industries
- Pharma
- Lubricants
- Water Treatment
- Oil & Gas
- Cleaning
- Animal Nutrition
- Coatings & Construction
- Food and Nutrition
- Agriculture
- Cosmetics
- Solvents
- Polymers
- Rubber
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