Cas Number : 64-18-6
Formic acid is used in the synthesis of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, food additives, the production of pesticides, the textile industry, tanning, and leather production, animal feed, and as a pH regulator in neutralizing the alkaline environment.
Applications:
- As a decalcifier and cleaning product. With strong antimicrobial properties, formic acid is used in a range of household cleaning and disinfection products and due to its descaling capabilities and low environmental impact it can also be found in many products designed for descaling.
- In agriculture, as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed.
- The pharmaceuticals industry uses formic acid in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- As a coagulant in the production of rubber.
- In the textile industry, in the dyeing and finishing of textiles.
In water treatment, Formic Acid is used as a pH adjuster to treat wastewater and sewage in water treatment plants. It is a more cost-effective option over phosphoric and sulphuric acid because it degrades in effluents without producing emissions/leaving behind phosphates resulting in a reduction of waste-water charges.Â
Other uses for formic acid include use in adhesives, corrosion inhibitors, surface agents, antifreeze products, construction materials, paints, inks and plastics.
Available in:
Poly / Drum / IBC / Bulk
