BioFuran Materials LLC Calcium Formate

Calcium formate [Ca(HCOO)2, CAS No 544-17-2] is a white granular powder with a molecular weight of 130.1 g/mol. Calcium formate is soluble in water (0.2 g/100mL at 20°C).

Chemical Name: Calcium Formate

Functions: Accelerator, Brightening Agent, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Desulfurization Agent, Fertilizer, Hardener, Humectant, Preservative, Reagent, Tanning Agent

CAS Number: 544-17-2

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds, Calcium Salts, Formates

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Agrochemical Functions
CAS No.
544-17-2
EC No.
208-863-7

Applications & Uses

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Recommended Uses & Known Applications

Calcium formate is used

  • In the manufacture of tiling grouts and concrete products.
  • As an additive in powder form which will allow the formulator to improve the set acceleration.
  • As a hardening and strength promoter in cement-based mortars.
  • As a common additive for feed and tanneries.
  • As buffer, humectants and preservative.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White granular powder
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointmin. 300°C
Molecular Weight130.1g/mol
Purity98%