Description

Formic Acid CAS NO 6449-79-2 is the simplest carboxylic acid, valued for its dual functionality as a strong acid and an effective organic solvent. This high-purity chemical is essential for industrial processes requiring precise pH adjustment, efficient preservation, or targeted chemical synthesis. It serves as a critical raw material and processing aid for manufacturers in the agriculture, leather, textile, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Application

• Preservative and Antibacterial Agent: Widely used in livestock feed (silage) and as an antibacterial agent in agriculture.
• Leather Tanning and Textile Processing: Acts as a deliming agent in leather production and a dyeing auxiliary in textile manufacturing.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for producing pharmaceuticals, pesticides (e.g., formamide, formate esters), and rubber chemicals.
• Cleaning and Descaling: Employed in industrial cleaning formulations and for descaling in various applications due to its acidic properties.
• Oil and Gas Industry: Utilized as a component in drilling and well stimulation fluids.
• Rubber Coagulation: Serves as a coagulant in the production of natural rubber.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Formic Acid
CAS No.	6449-79-2
Molecular Formula	CH₂O₂ / HCOOH
Molecular Weight	46.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Methanoic Acid; Aminic Acid; Formylic Acid; Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid; Bilorin; Add-F; Myrmicyl; Acide Formique; Ameisensäure; Acido Formico
EINECS	200-579-1

Quality Control

Our Formic Acid is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for purity, concentration, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available for every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, ignition points, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases. Due to its corrosive nature and high volatility, containers must be kept upright and securely sealed. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HCOOH)	≥ 85.0 %
Density (20°C)	1.20 - 1.22 g/cm³
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.002 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.0005 %
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.005 %

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