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Formic Acid

Specification

Total Acidity as HCOOH 85 % by mass min.
Water Rest
Total Insoluble Matter To pass the test
Heavy Metals as Pb 20 ppm max.
Chlorides as Cl 0.005% max. by mass
Non Volatile Matter 0.08% max. by mass
Sulphate as SO 4 0.005% max. by weight
Iron as Fe 50 ppm max.
Boiling Point 107°C
Melting Point (-) 15°C
Specific Gravity 1.192 at 25°C
CAS No. 64-18-6
UN No. 1779

Uses

Used as a coagulant for obtaining rubber from latex.
As an auxiliary for delining and pickling of fur, fixing of dyes-in leather industry and in processing in textile industry.
As an intermediate in manufacturing of basic drugs, plant protection agents, pesticides, vulcanisation accelerators, antioxidants and cleaning agents.
Used in preservation of silage and grams.
Used in electroplating and as a solvent as well.

Packaging and Supply

Domestic
Formic Acid is available in 35 kg (net) HDPE carboys and in Stainless Steel tankers.
Export
Available in 35 kg HDPE carboys.
In bulk it is also available in 20-23 MTs ISO tanks
All the packings are UN/IMDG approved.