Formic acid

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Formic acid Specification

Odour
Pungent acrid

Storage Instructions
Store in a cool dry place away from incompatible materials

Solubility
Highly soluble in water

Density
1.22 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)

Molecular Weight
46.03 g/mol

Appearance
Colorless liquid

Ph Level
2.1 (0.1 M solution)

Chemical Name
Formic Acid

Other Names
Methanoic acid

Classification
Corrosive Toxic

CAS No
64-18-6

Type
Organic acid

Application
Used in leather tanning dyeing and as a preservative

Application Method
Industrial scale application or laboratory use

Raw Material
Methanol Carbon Monoxide

Physical State
Liquid

Usage
Used as a reducing agent preservative and in industrial applications

Shelf Life
1 year under proper storage conditions

Best Before
Not clearly stated in the image

About Formic acid

Formic acid is abundant in nature and has been used for many years as an environmentally friendly alternative in industries such as textiles, natural rubber and leather processing. It is also used in agriculture, as well as in the production of medicines, cosmetics, detergents and disinfectants. It has excellent properties in controlling acidity, while at the same time effectively restricting microbial growth.

Formic acid is the strongest of the simple, unsaturated carboxylic acids. Furthermore, unlike other organic acids, formic acid has the advantage of being both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde. It acts, therefore, both as an acidifying and a reducing agent, which clearly gives formic acid enhanced potential for use in industry.

FAQs of Formic acid:

Q: What is the appearance of Formic Acid?

A: Formic Acid is a colorless liquid.

Q: What are the applications of Formic Acid?

A: Formic Acid is used in leather tanning, dyeing, and as a preservative. It is also utilized as a reducing agent and in various industrial applications.