Formic Acid

Formic acid is the simplest carboxylic acid, containing a single carbon. Formic acid is a colorless liquid having a pungent, penetrating odor at room temperature, comparable to the related acetic acid. The Technology for Formic Acid Plant has been supplied by Kemira OY, Finland. produces high-quality Formic Acid through Methyl Formate Route. Formic acid is a helpful organic synthesis reagent that occurs naturally in a variety of sources, such as the venom of bees and ant stings. mostly utilized in cattle feed as a preservative and antibacterial agent. harms the eyes and causes severe metabolic acidosis in people. It functions as an astringent, a protic solvent, a metabolite, an antibacterial agent, and a solvent. It is a formate’s conjugate acid.

Uses:

• In the leather industry’s delining and pickling of fur, fixing of colours, and processing in the textile sector.
• Used to preserve grammes and silage.
• Used in electroplating and as a solvent as well.