Formic Acid 85%

Name: Formic Acid 85%
SKU: 2315
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Product Description – Formic Acid 85%

This product is restricted under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

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– Not permitted to be sold to individuals under the age of 18.

– Not permitted to be shipped to a residential address.

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Formic Acid 85% is a colourless, fuming liquid with a strong, penetrating odour. It is the simplest carboxylic acid, known for its high acidity and excellent solvency properties. Produced to consistent purity, this grade offers reliable performance for industrial, agricultural, and chemical processes.

Formic Acid 85% is completely miscible with water and many organic solvents, making it highly versatile. Its strong acidifying, reducing, and preservative properties make it a valuable raw material across multiple sectors.

Uses of Formic Acid 85%

Agriculture: Preservative in silage and animal feed to inhibit microbial growth.
Leather & Textile: Used in tanning, dyeing, and finishing processes.
Rubber Industry: Coagulant in natural rubber latex production.
Chemical Intermediate: For production of formates, formamide, and other organic chemicals.
Cleaning & Descaling: Effective in removing limescale and mineral deposits.
Oilfield Applications: Acidifying agent in well stimulation treatments.
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Used in controlled formulations as an intermediate.

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Volume	500ml, 1 Litre, 3 x 1 Litre, 6 x 1 litre, 12 x 1 litre, 25 litre container

Uses

Uses of Formic Acid 85%

Agriculture: Preservative in silage and animal feed to inhibit microbial growth.
Leather & Textile: Used in tanning, dyeing, and finishing processes.
Rubber Industry: Coagulant in natural rubber latex production.
Chemical Intermediate: For production of formates, formamide, and other organic chemicals.
Cleaning & Descaling: Effective in removing limescale and mineral deposits.
Oilfield Applications: Acidifying agent in well stimulation treatments.
Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics: Used in controlled formulations as an intermediate.

Hazards

Hazards – Formic Acid 85%

Corrosive: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Inhalation risk: Vapors are irritating and corrosive to the respiratory tract; high exposure may cause lung damage.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed; can cause burns to the mouth, throat, and stomach.
Contact: May cause permanent eye damage and painful skin burns.
Flammability: Combustible at high temperatures; may release toxic fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide when heated.
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, bases, and certain metals.