Formic Acid 85%

Formic acid 85% (HCOOH) is a clear, colourless liquid with a strong acidic odour. It has a high water content and is highly corrosive in nature.

Common uses of Formic Acid 85%:

Formic acid has a wide range of industrial and commercial uses, especially at high concentrations like 85%.

• • In the food and agriculture industries, 85% formic acid is often used as a preservative and antibacterial agent for animal feed. It helps preserve silage (fermented animal feed) and inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria.
  • Formic acid is used in the leather industry for pickling leather and in the production of tanning agents.
  • In the textile industry, it is employed for dyeing and finishing fabrics.
  • Formic acid 85% is used in the synthesis of other chemicals, including Formate salts, esters and pharmaceuticals. It also serves as a reducing agent in chemical reactions.
  • Due to its acidic nature, formic acid is utilized in cleaning and descaling operations, particularly for removing scale and mineral deposits from boilers and industrial equipment.
  • It can be used in fumigation and pest control, especially for bees in apiculture, where it helps to control varroa mites.