CAS:64-18-6
HS Code:2915
Formic acid: methanoic acid
Molecular formula:CH2O2
molecular weight: 46.03
properties: At normal temperature, it is a clear, colorless liquid with characteristic, pungent odor. Its density is 1.2201(20/4 degree), melting point is 8.6 degree,boiling point is 100.8degree, flash point in open cup is 68.9 degree and auto-ignition temperature is 601.1degree.It can be mutually dissolved with water, ethanol and glycerol. It is corrodible and reducible.
Quality standard: GB/T2093-93
Index item Qualified grade Excellent grade
formic acid ,% min85 min90
acetic acid,% max0.6 max04
Chroma (as platinum and cobalt) ,% max10 max10
Dilution experiment (acid+water=1+3) clear clear
Chloride (as CL ),% max0.005 max0.003
Sulfate (as SO4 ,%) max0.002 max0.001
Iron (as Fe ),% max0.0005 max0.0001
Usage:Formic acid is a kind of basic material in organic chemicals.
It is widely used in pesticides industry , leather industry, medicine industry, rubber industry, printing and dyeing industry and chemical industry.