Formic acid is a simple carboxylic acid used in aqueous solution. It serves as an acidulant, reducing agent and antibacterial in leather tanning and textile dyeing. Other uses include acid cleaning and descaling. It is also an intermediate in chemical synthesis. The material is a clear, colourless liquid with a pungent odour. Recorded packaging formats include 35 kg plastic jerrycans, 250 kg plastic drums, 1200 kg IBC and ISO tanks. Use in biocidal products depends on the applicable product authorisation.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- CH2O2
- Grades
- technical
- Packaging
- 35 kg plastic jerrycan · 250 kg plastic drum · 1200 kg IBC · ISO tank
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid with pungent odour
- Synonyms
- 64-18-6 · methanoic acid · hydrogen carboxylic acid · aminic acid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.
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