BASF Formic Acid 85%

BASF Formic Acid 85% is a highly versatile simple carboxylic acid used in a wide variety of applications. Formic Acid is miscible with water and other organic substances. It is inherently biodegradable and meets the sustainability requirements to be considered a low carbon footprint product.

Chemical Name: Formic acid, Potassium Formate

CAS Number: 590-29-4, 64-18-6, 64-18-6

Functions: Acidifier, Biocide, Biodispersant, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Deicing Agent, Descalant, Dye, Ensiling Agent, Friction Reducer, Intermediate, Neutralizing Agent, Preservative, Solvent, Tanning Agent

Chemical Family: Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Organic Acids

Synonyms: Formic Acid Potassium Salt, Aminic Acid, Formylic Acid, H-COOH, HCO2H, HCOOH, Hydrogen Carboxylic Acid, Methanoic Acid

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
Structural Formula
CH₂O₂
CAS No.
64-18-6
Ingredients
Formic Acid
EC No.
200-579-1

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Animal Species
Home Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Miscible in
Water, Organic Substances
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point-13.0°C
Boiling Point107.0°C
Density (20°C)1.2g/cm³
Flash Point65.0°C
Ignition Temperature500.0°C
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water14.0 - 15.0wt%STI 10803
Colormax. 10APHASTI 8415
Acetic Acidmax. 50ppmGC
Sulphatemax. 1ppmIC
Chloridemax. 1ppmTitrimetric
Ironmax. 1ppmICPC
Other Heavy Metalsmax. 1ppmICPC
Non-volatile Residuemax. 10ppmGravimetric
Non-volatile Residuemax. 10ppmSTI 10818
Molecular Weight46.0g/mol
Formic acid85.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months