1. Popular Name: Formic Acid
2. Synonyms: methanoic acid; formic acid. Aminic Acid
3. Category: Organic chemicals and derivatives/basic organic raw materials.
4. CAS No.: 64-18-6
5. UN No.:1779
6. Molecular Structure: HCOOH
7. Molecular Formula: CH2O2
8. EC NO: 200-579-1
9. HS Code: 29151100
10. Dangerous Goods Class: 8
11. Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid with strong irritant odor, soluble in water and alcohol. Specific gravity:1.22(20°C) Melting point: 8.3°C Boiling point:100.80°C Flashing point: 59°C
Formic acid
Item
Index
Super Class
First Class
Formic Acid ≥%
90
85
Colourity(platinum-cobalt)≤%
10
10
Dilution Test ≤%
Clear
Clear
Chloride(based on Cl) ≤%
0.003
0.005
Sulfate(based on SO4) ≤%
0.001
0.002
Iron(based on Fe) ≤%
0.0001
0.0005
Evaporation Residue ≤%
0.006
0.02
Uses
1. Pharmaceutical industry: Caffeine,Enzimes,Aminopyrine,Vitamin B1
2. Pesticide industry: Triazolone,Disinfest
3. Chemical industry: Methane amide,DMF,A geresister
4. Leather industry: Tanning
5. Textile industry: Natural Rubber
6. Rubber industry: Coagulation
7. Steel industry: Acid cleaning of steel production
8. Paper industry: Pulp manufacturing
9. Food industry: Disinfectant
10. Poultry industry: Silage