Formic Acid

Formic Acid

Formic acid is extensively used as coagulant for obtaining rubber from latex. An auxiliary for delining and pickling of fur fixing of dyes-in-leather industry and in processing of textile industry, it is also used as an intermediate in manufacturing of basic drugs, plant protection agents, pesticides, vulcanization accelerators, antioxidants and cleaning agents. Formic Acid also finds its use in preservation of silage and grams. It is also used in electroplating and can be used as a solvent as well.

Specifications:

• Total Acidity as HCOOH 85% by mass min
• Water Rest
• Total Insoluble Matter To Pass the test
• Heavy Metals as Pb 20 ppm max
•  Chlorides as CI 0.005% max. by mass
• Non Volatile Matter 0.08% max. by mass
• Sulphate as SO2 0.005% max. by weight
• Iron as Fe 50 ppm max
• Boiling Point 107° C
• Meting Point (-) 15°C
• Specific Gravity 1.192 at 25°C

Packing and Supply

Formic Acid is available in 30 litre (35 kg) HDPE carboys and in S.S Tankers

Packaging

Available in 35 HDPE carbons and 250 kg HDPE drums