Applications
Formic acid, the simple carboxylic acid is a colorless liquid. A major use of Formic Acid, is as a preservative. It is also used for decalcifier; reducer in dyeing for wool fast colours; dehairing and plumping hides; tanning; electroplating; coagulating rubber latex; silage and grain preservation; additive in regenerating old rubber; solvents of perfume; lacquers; alkylating agent for alcohols; carboxylating agent for tertiary compounds. Its used in water treatment and dyeing and finishing paper, also in the production of fumigants and refrigerants. It is also used as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of products in the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.
Sales Specification
Purity : 99.0% Min
Colour Index: 10 Ma
Chloride %: 0.003 Max
Sulfate %: 0.01 Max
Fe% : 0.001 Max
Evaporation Residue: 0.006 Max
Appearance: Colourless combustibles liquid with seepage stimulative smell soluble in water and alcohol
Packing
5 gl (55.12lb) Pail
55 gl (551.15lb) Drum
DOT Transportation
UN No.: 1779
Proper Shipping Name: Formic Acid
Hazard Class: 8
Packing Group: II
