Formic Acid Supplier
Our high purity formic acid has strong acidity and excellent antiseptic properties, ensuring effective pH adjustment, antimicrobial properties and chemical synthesis compatibility.
Apply for versatility in tanning, dyeing, agriculture, and industry. Safely packaged by Niranchemical, ensuring secure storage, transport, and reliable solutions across various sectors.
- EC Number: 200-579-1
- CAS Number: 64-18-6
- Acidity≥85%
- Natural or Synthetic
Based on Source
Synthetic
Synthetic formic acid made from carbon monoxide (CO) and methanol via a catalytic process (carbonylation of methanol), also be obtained as a byproduct of the manufacturing of acetic acid.
Natural
Natural formic acid (also called ant formic acid) is produced by ants, bees, and insects for defense, found in nettles, fruits, plants, and extracted from biomass fermentation as a natural source.
Based on Concentration
85% Formic Acid
- Containing 85% formic acid by weight and 15% water, widely used in leather tanning, textiles, and rubber coagulation, offering antibacterial properties, pH control, and silage preservation, ensuring effectiveness, safety, and cost efficiency in industrial and agricultural applications.
90% Formic Acid
- Containing 90% formic acid by weight and 10% water, offers higher purity and acidity, improving industrial descaling, leather processing, and oil well acidizing, while also serving agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and dye industries as an efficient chemical intermediate and silage treatment.
94% Formic Acid
- 94% of the total volume is pure formic acid, with the remaining 6% consisting of water or other impurities. Used in metal treatment, rubber coagulation, and industrial cleaning, offering corrosion control, antimicrobial properties, and chemical manufacturing benefits.
99% Formic Acid
- Containing 99% formic acid by weight, with the remaining 1%. Typically being water or impurities. Offers ultra-high purity for chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and specialty manufacturing, excelling in esterification, pesticides, and textiles.
Based on Purity
Industrial Grade (≥ 85%)
- 85%–94%
- Contains minor impurities but suitable for non-sensitive industrial processes.
- Leather tanning, rubber coagulation, textiles, silage preservation, industrial cleaning applications.
High-purity Grade (≥ 98%)
- 98%–99%
- Low impurities, suitable for applications requiring higher chemical reactivity.
- Chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, food additives, and high-precision industrial use.
Anhydrous (99%–100%)
- 99%–99.9% (Anhydrous Formic Acid)
- Extremely pure with minimal water content, highly reactive and corrosive.
- Pharmaceuticals, laboratory research, high-grade chemical reactions, and specialty chemicals.
Applications of Propylene Glycol
Leather & Textile Industry
- Formic acid is used in leather tanning and textile dyeing, ensuring pH control, better dye absorption, and fabric finishing, enhancing color fastness, softness, and overall processing efficiency in manufacturing.
Rubber Industry
- It aids in rubber coagulation, helping natural latex solidify efficiently for high-quality rubber production, ensuring better elasticity, durability, and consistency in industrial rubber applications, including tires, gloves, and seals.
Industrial Cleaning & Descaling
- Formic acid is an effective descaling agent used for removing rust, mineral deposits, and scale buildup in boilers, pipelines, cooling towers, and industrial machinery, ensuring efficient maintenance and longevity of equipment.
Oil & Gas Industry
- Used in oil well acidizing, formic acid dissolves blockages and enhances petroleum flow, while also preventing scale and corrosion in pipelines and drilling equipment, improving operational efficiency and extraction yield.
Pharmaceuticals
- Formic acid serves as a chemical intermediate in drug synthesis, preservatives, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), contributing to the manufacturing of antibiotics, pain relievers, and other medical formulations.
Renewable Energy
- It is a hydrogen carrier in fuel cells, playing a role in clean energy storage and conversion, while also contributing to the production of bioplastics and bio-based chemicals for sustainable applications.
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FAQs
1.What is formic acid?
Formic acid (HCOOH) is a colorless, pungent organic acid naturally found in ants and plants. It is widely used in industrial, agricultural, and chemical applications for its acidity and antimicrobial properties.
2.Is formic acid dangerous?
Formic acid is corrosive and can burn skin, damage eyes, and irritate the respiratory system at high doses. When handling it, the right ventilation and safety gear are required.
3.Is formic acid safe for the environment?
Yes, formic acid is biodegradable and has a low environmental impact compared to other acids. In many applications, it is a safer choice because it decomposes into carbon dioxide and water.
4.Does formic acid have any disinfecting properties?
Yes, formic acid has strong antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, making it effective in animal feed preservation, food processing, and industrial cleaning.
5.What role does formic acid play in the oil and gas sector?
Formic acid is used in oil well acidizing to dissolve blockages, enhance crude oil flow, and prevent scale buildup and corrosion in pipelines and drilling equipment.
6.How should formic acid be stored?
Formic acid should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated area, in acid-resistant containers, away from heat, flames, and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and bases.