Formic Acid 85% – Industrial Solution

🧪 CAS Number: 64-18-6

🌟 Product Description

Formic acid 85% is a colorless, corrosive organic acid with a pungent odor. It is widely used in leather tanning, textile processing, agriculture, and chemical manufacturing due to its strong reducing and pH-regulating properties.

🏭 Applications

Tanning agent in leather industry

pH regulator in textile dyeing and finishing

Silage additive and feed preservative

Coagulant for rubber and latex

Intermediate and reagent in chemical industry

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless, corrosive liquid

Odor: Pungent, irritating

Molecular Formula: CH2O2

Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol

Boiling Point: ~100–101 °C

Density (20 °C): ~1.22 g/cm³

Solubility: Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Formic acid 85% is corrosive and potentially flammable. Avoid skin and eye contact, and use proper protective equipment. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.

🔑 Keywords

formic acid 85%, CAS 64-18-6, organic acid, leather tanning, textile chemicals, silage additive

📛 Other Names

Methanoic Acid, Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid