Formic Acid
Basic information:
CAS NO.64-18-6
UN NO.1779
Chemical formula:CH2O2
Molecular weight:46.02
Character:colourless and pungent, and corrosive
Density:1.22
Melting point:8℃
Boiling point:101℃
Solubleness(mg/ml):Mixed with water,insoluble in hydrocarbons,soluble in alcohols.
Techical Index(Mass fraction/%)
|
Index name |
Superior grade |
Qualified grade |
|
Assay % |
≥90.0 |
≥85.0 |
|
Chroma(platinum-cobalt) |
≤10 |
≤10 |
|
Dilution test(acid+water+1+3) |
No cloudy |
Qualified |
|
Chloride(Calculated as Cl)% |
≤0.003 |
0.005 |
|
Salt(Calculated as SO4)% |
≤0.001 |
0.002 |
|
Iron(Calculated as Fe)% |
≤0.0001 |
≤0.0005 |
|
Residue on evaporation% |
≤0.006 |
≤0.020 |
Uses:
Formic acid is one of the basic organic chemical raw materials, widely used in pesticide, leather, dye, medicine and rubber industries.Formic acid can be directly used in fabric processing, tanning, textile printing and dyeing, storage of green feed, as well as metal surface treatment agent, rubber auxiliary agent and industrial solvent.In organic synthesis, it is used to synthesize various formate esters, acridine dyes and formamide intermediates.
Package/Capacity of container/Storage:
Packing:in 25kg or 200kg plastic drum.
Store in a cool, dry,well-ventilated place, keep sealed.