Description

Calcium Formate CAS NO 544-17-2 is a versatile white crystalline salt of formic acid, valued for its role as an efficient, non-corrosive setting accelerator and a source of bioavailable calcium. It is a critical performance additive in the construction industry and a valuable nutritional supplement in animal feed. This high-purity compound is essential for manufacturers in building materials, agriculture, leather tanning, and oilfield drilling fluids who require reliable quality and consistent performance.

Application

• Construction Concrete Accelerator: A key additive in cement and dry-mix mortars to significantly reduce setting time, especially in low-temperature conditions, without causing corrosion of steel reinforcement.
• Animal Feed Additive: Serves as an acidifier and a source of readily available calcium to support bone development and improve nutrient absorption in livestock and poultry.
• Leather Tanning Agent: Used in the chrome tanning process as a masking agent to improve the penetration of chromium salts, resulting in higher quality leather.
• Oil & Gas Drilling Fluid Component: Acts as a soluble calcium source in drilling mud formulations to stabilize shale formations and control fluid properties.
• De-icing and Anti-icing Agent: An environmentally friendly alternative to chlorides for de-icing roads and airport runways, with less corrosive impact on infrastructure and vehicles.
• Chemical Intermediate: Used in various organic synthesis processes and as a precursor for producing other formate salts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Formate
CAS No.	544-17-2
Molecular Formula	Ca(HCOO)2
Molecular Weight	130.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Formic Acid Calcium Salt; Calcium Diformate; Calcoform; Mravencan Vápenatý; E238 (when used as a preservative); Kalciumformiat; Formiate de Calcium; CAS 544-17-2
EINECS	208-863-7

Quality Control

Our Calcium Formate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, heavy metal content, and physical properties. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, detailing the results of our rigorous quality testing protocols to ensure compliance with industry and customer-specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent caking and degradation from atmospheric moisture. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(HCOO)2)	≥ 98.0 %
Calcium Content (as Ca)	≥ 30.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.1 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
pH (10% Solution)	6.5 - 7.5

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.