Formic Acid
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Formic Acid
Formic Acid
Formic acid is used in various industries and applications. It is commonly used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed and food products. It is also used as a coagulant in the production of rubber, leather, and textiles. In addition, formic acid is used in the production of various chemicals, such as formate salts, methanol, and acetic acid.
1. Popular Name: Methanoic acid
2. Formula: HCOOH
3. CAS No.: 64-18-6
4. UN No.: 1779
5. Dangerous Goods Class: 8
6. Classification: Carboxylic acid
7. Appearance: Colorless fuming and inflammable liquid with strong irritating smell, soluble in water and alcohol. Specific gravity: 1.2201(20° C). Melting point: 8.3° C. Boiling point 100° C.
8. Usage: Widely used in pharmaceutical industry, leather industry, printing and dyeing industry, chemical industry, rubber industry, steel industry, paper industry, pesticide industry, food industry, poultry industry etc.
Item | 94% | 90% | 85% |
Acidity% ≥ | 94.0 | 90.0 | 85.0 |
Colour Index ≤ | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Dilution test (Acid+Water)=1+3 | Clear | Clear | Clear |
Chlorides,As CL % ≤ | 0.0005 | 0.0005 | 0.002 |
Sulfates,As SO4 % ≤ | 0.0005 | 0.0005 | 0.001 |
Metals,As Fe % ≤ | 0.0001 | 0.0001 | 0.0001 |
Non-volatiles % ≤ | 0.006 | 0.006 | 0.006 |
Chemical Property
Fade potassium permanganate
Formic acid has similar reducing properties to aldehydes, while acidic potassium permanganate has strong oxidizing properties, so the two can undergo an oxidation-reduction reaction, causing the potassium permanganate solution to fade
Product Storage
Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat.
The temperature of the reservoir does not exceed 30 ° C, and the relative humidity does not exceed 85%.
Keep the container sealed.
It should be stored separately from oxidants, alkalis and active metal powders. Avoid mixing.
Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire equipment.
The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials.
PackageDrum No.Net Weight per Drum Net Weight per 20'FCL
IBC Drum20.001100 KG22 MT
30KG Drum720.0030 KG21.6 MT
220KG Drum80.00220 KG17.6 MT
Package | Drum No. | Net Weight per Drum | Net Weight per 20'FCL |
IBC Drum | 20.00 | 1200 KG | 24 MT |
35KG Drum | 720.00 | 35 KG | 25.2MT |
220KG Drum | 80.00 | 220 KG | 17.6 MT |