Formic Acid

A versatile organic acid widely used in agriculture, leather processing, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications. It is valued for its preservative, antibacterial, pH-regulating, and chemical synthesis properties.

 

Industries We Serve

  • Chemical Manufacturing & Processing
  • Water Treatment & Purification Systems
  • Agriculture & Crop Protection Applications
  • Food & Beverage Industry
  • Pharmaceutical Formulations
  • Textile Manufacturing & Finishing
  • Leather Processing & Tanning Industry
  • Cleaning & Sanitizing Products
  • Metal Processing & Metallurgical Industry
  • Energy Sector Applications

Applications

  • Acts as a key raw material in the synthesis of industrial chemicals and specialty derivatives.
  • Production of formic acid esters such as methyl formate and ethyl formate.
  • Used in sanitizing and disinfecting formulations for industrial cleaning applications.
  • Helps regulate and adjust pH levels in water treatment systems.
  • Applied in metal cleaning, etching, and surface preparation processes.
  • Supports biofuel production and renewable energy-related manufacturing processes.
  • Functions as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in animal feed applications.
  • Used in the formulation of pesticides, herbicides, and agricultural chemicals.
  • Leather tanning, processing, and finishing operations.
  • Textile processing and pH control during dyeing and finishing applications.
  • Serves as a reagent in pharmaceutical synthesis and chemical intermediate production.
  • Functions as a food preservative and acidulant in approved food processing applications.
  • Incorporated into industrial cleaning solutions for degreasing and equipment maintenance.

Formula

CH₂O₂

CAS No

64-18-6

HS Code

29151100

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