Specification of Formic Acid

Product   

 Formic Acid 85%     

 CAS NO.

 64-18-6

 Molecular Formula

 HCOOH

 MOL WT.

 46.03

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 

  Appearance

 Colourless liquid with a pungent odor

 Melting Point

 8.3° C

 Boiling Point

 100.7° C

 Specific Gravity

 1.21 

 Solubility in Water

 miscible 

 Flash Point  

 69° C

 Stability

 Stable under ordinary conditions

 Colour, APHA

 10 max

Purity

85% min  

 Chloride

 0.02% max

 Sulfate radical

 0.005% max

 Fe

 0.001% max

 Residue after evaporation

 0.08% max

  Application

It is used for decalcifier, reducer in dyeing for wool fast   colours, dehairing and plumping hides, tanning, electroplating, coagulating rubber latex, It is also used as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of   products in the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.

  Packing  

 25 Kgs Jerrican.