Formic acid
Classification : Formic acid
PRODUCT DETAILS

Formic acid (chemical formula: HCOOH) is the simplest saturated monocarboxylic acid, named "formic acid" after its initial extraction from ants.
The core information is as follows:
Basic properties: Colorless and transparent liquid at room temperature, with a strong pungent odor, easily soluble in water, possessing both carboxyl (acidic) and aldehyde (reducing) properties, with stronger acidity than acetic acid.
Hazard classification: Belongs to Class 8 corrosive substances, and when the concentration is ≥ 85%, it is classified as Class 3 flammable liquid (UN number 1779), and must be stored and transported in accordance with hazardous chemical regulations.
Available in 25kg drums, 200l drums, and IBC drums, supporting customized packaging.
| 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 |
Product Application

Formic acid, as a "basic raw material chemical" in the chemical industry, has application scenarios covering multiple industrial and livelihood fields, especially in chemical foreign trade as a necessary category. Its core application areas can be divided into the following categories:
1. Agriculture and pesticide fields
As a key intermediate used in the synthesis of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides, it is an important agricultural material imported by major agricultural countries such as Brazil, India, and Southeast Asia
2. In the field of pharmaceutical and chemical intermediates
Used for synthesizing pharmaceutical products such as antibiotics and vitamin B1, as well as synthetic raw materials for dyes, fragrances, and organic solvents
3. Leather and textile industry
As a high-quality tanning agent, it can soften leather fibers, enhance elasticity, and improve leather quality; Used as pH regulator and fixing agent in textile printing and dyeing
4. Rubber industry field
As the coagulant of natural rubber, it can quickly solidify the rubber lotion and improve the rubber production efficiency
5. Industrial cleaning and metal processing field
Due to its strong acidity, it is widely used as a metal surface cleaning agent in industries such as automotive manufacturing and mechanical processing; It can also be used as an acidifier for oil fields
6. In the field of feed additives
As an acidifier and preservative, it can lower the pH value of feed, inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, and improve the nutrient absorption efficiency of livestock and poultry
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Industry Application
Covering six major mainstream industries, adapting to various scenarios around the world, using professional raw materials to help all walks of life develop better
Pharmaceutical and biological industry
Agriculture and Agrochemical Industry
Daily chemicals and cleaning products industry
Coatings and Materials Industry
Water treatment industry
Industrial and General Chemical Industry
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