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BrenntagFormic Acid

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A major use of formic acid is as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. It is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning, and in dyeing and finishing textiles.

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  • Synonyms:Carbonous acid, Formylic acid, Hydrogen carboxylic acid , Hydroxy(oxo)methane, Metacarbonoic acid , Methanoic acid, Oxocarbinic acid , Oxomethanol
  • INCI:Formic Acid
  • Chemical Formula:CH2O2
  • CAS Number:64-18-6

Characteristics

  • Chemical Formula CH2O2
  • CAS Number    64-18-6
  • Molar Weight 46.025 g/mol
  • Specific Gravity 1.025 - 1.221
  • Melting Point 8,4 °C
  • Boiling Point 100,8 °C
  • Flash Point 68.8 °C

Industries

  • Pharma
  • Lubricants
  • Water Treatment
  • Oil & Gas
  • Cleaning
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Coatings & Construction
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Agriculture
  • Cosmetics
  • Solvents
  • Polymers
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