Description
Formic Acid is a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is the simplest carboxylic acid, highly soluble in water and many polar solvents. It is widely used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in animal feed. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in leather processing, textile dyeing, rubber coagulation, and cleaning products. Due to its acidic properties, Formic Acid is also used in pH control, descaling agents, and in the oil & gas industry for well stimulation and drilling fluids.
CAS number: 64-18-6
Synonyms
- Methanoic Acid
- Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid
Applications
Alimentation feed
Preservative and antibacterial agent
Textile Industry
Dyeing and conditioning of fabrics
Oil & Gas
Well stimulation and drilling fluid additive
Etching & Engraving
Chemical treatment for surfaces
Leather processing
Used in tanning and treatment
Cleaning & Detergents
Descaling and pH control agent
Rubber Industry
Coagulation agent
Household & Industrial Cleaning
Found in various formulations
