Product Specifications
| Prod Model: |
Organic acid, purity 85%, 90% |
| Markets: |
North America,South America,Eastern Europe,Southeast Asia,Africa,Oceania,Mid East,Eastern Asia,Western Europe |
| State: |
Colorless Fuming Liquid |
| Odor: |
Pungent, Penetrating |
| CAS No.: |
64-18-6 |
| Einecs No: |
200-579-1 |
| Molar Mass: |
46.03 G/Mol |
| Density: |
1.220 G/Ml |
| Molecular Formula: |
CH2o2, HCOOH |
| Quality: |
Tech Grade |
| Kind: |
Organic Acid |
| Packing: |
Plastic Drum |
| Acid Strength: |
Weak Acid |
| Oxidation: |
Non Oxidizing Acid |
| Volatility: |
High Boiling Acid |
| Classification: |
Carboxylic Acid |
| Element: |
Monobasic Acid |
| Appearance: |
Liquid |
| Grade Standard: |
Industrial Grade |
Product Description
Formic acid (HCO2H), also called methanoic acid, the simplest of the carboxylic acids, used in processing textiles and leather.
Formic acid was first isolated from certain antsand was named after the Latin formica, meaning "ant." It is made by the action of sulfuric acid upon sodium formate, which is produced from carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide.
Formic acid is also prepared in the form of its esters by treatment of carbon monoxidewith an alcohol such as methanol (methyl alcohol) in the presence of a catalyst.
Formic acid is not a typical carboxylic acid; it is distinguished by its acid strength, its failure to form an anhydride, and its reactivity as a reducing agent-a property due to the CHO group, which imparts some of the character of an aldehyde.
The methyl and ethyl esters of formic acid are commercially produced. Concentrated sulfuric acid dehydrates formic acid to carbon monoxide.
Formic acid is a colorless liquid having a highly pungent, penetrating odor[6] at room temperature. It is miscible with water and most polar organic solvents, and is somewhat soluble in hydrocarbons.
Melting point | 8.4 °C (47.1 °F; 281.5 K) |
| Boiling point | 100.8 °C (213.4 °F; 373.9 K) |
Solubility in water |
miscible |
| Solubility | miscible with ether, acetone,ethyl acetate, glycerol,methanol, ethanol
partially soluble in benzene,toluene, xylenes |
| log P | 0.54 |
| Vapor pressure | 35 mmHg (20°C) |
| Acidity (pKa) | 3.77 [4] |
Refractive index(nD) |
1.3714 (20 °C) |
| Viscosity | 1.57 cP at 268 °C |
Specifications:-
Item |
Index |
Top grade |
First grade |
Qualified product |
Chroma(Pt-Co) |
10 |
20 | |
Assay% |
90.0 |
85.0 |
85.0 |
Dilution test(Acid+water=1+3)% |
no cloudy |
Qualified |
|
Chloride(as C1)% |
0.003 |
0.005 |
0.020 |
Sulfate (as S04)% |
0.001 |
0.002 |
0.050 |
Iron (as Fe)% |
0.0001 |
0.0005 |
0.0010 |
Residue on evaporation % |
0.006 |
0.020 |
0.080
|
Usage:-
One of the most common industrial uses of formic acid is in the production of leather. Because it is so acidic, formic acid has proven itself to be perfect for use in this fashion.
Although formic acid is most frequently used in leather production, other industries currently use formic acid in the process of dyeing and finishing textiles.
It is also commonly used as a coagulant in many rubber manufacturing processes.
In addition to its use in the leather, textile and rubber industries, derivatives of formic acid have recently been developed to help fight slippery road conditions in countries such as Austria and Switzerland. These countries, which fight bitter winters and very dangerous roads, are now using formates, which are the salts that are derived from formic acid.
Not only are these formates more effective than traditional salt treatments, they are also more environmentally friendly.
When used properly, formates can greatly increase the gripping ability of otherwise slick surfaces, as well as promote the removal of these surfaces with machines and other technologies.
We established in 2004, is located in jinzhou city, hebei province. We joinville is one of the largest chemical industry base of hebei, Our annual sales, can achieve 200 million yuan.
We are a professional chemicals manufacturer, our products are divided into three categories, agricultural fertilizer, leather chemicals, washing chemicals. We produce ammonium sulfate 200000 tons a year in the field of agricultural fertilizer, 50000 tons a year in the field of leather chemicals we produce formic acid, glacial acetic acid, 50000 tons, 30000 tons of sodium formate. We produced every year in the field of XiDiPin sodium tripolyphosphate, 30000 tons, 20000 tons of SLES, LABSA10000 tons.
Now our main markets in Asia and Europe, to the future we will set up sales network in more than 200 countries around the world.
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