Calcium Formate

Calcium formate is the calcium salt of formic acid. Calcium formate is formed as a co-product during trimethylolpropane production, it can also be made from calcium hydroxide and carbon monoxide at high pressure and temperature or from calcium chloride and formic acid.

Synonyms
calcium diformate, Calcium methanoate, E238
Chemical Formula
Ca(HCO2)2
CAS Number
544-17-2

Characteristics

Molar Weight
130.113 g/mol
Melting Point
decomposes at 300°C
Density
2.02 g/cm³
Forms
Grey, Powder, White

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Fabric, textile and leather products
  • Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
  • De-icer
  • Preservative
  • Animal feed
  • Building & Construction products
  • Floor coverings

Industries

  • CASE & Construction
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Chemical Processing