Appearance
Clear colorless to yellow liquid with pungent odor
Description
Formic acid is also used in place of mineral acids for various cleaning products, such as limescale remover and toilet bowl cleaner.
Function
A major use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. Formic acid is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning (23% of the global consumption in 2009), and in dyeing and finishing of textile (9% of the global consumption in 2009) because of its acidic nature. Use as a coagulant in the production of rubber constituted in 2009 6% of the global consumption.
Synonyms
Formic Acid 85%; Uniform FA85; Methanoic acid; Hydrogen carboxylic acid; Aminic acid; Formylic acid
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible materials, such as oxidizing materials, strong acids or strong bases. Store in containers with vented closures. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
Packages
- 100 ml. Glass Bottle
- 250 kg. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Industrial
Product Class
- Preservatives/antimicrobials
- acidulants
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 69 øC (156 øF)
- Melting Point: 8.4 øC (47.1 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol-1