Aure Chemical: Your Reliable Source for High-Purity Formic Acid (CAS 64-18-6)
Aure Chemical is a trusted global supplier of Formic Acid, systematically known as Methanoic Acid. As the simplest carboxylic acid, Formic Acid possesses a unique combination of properties that make it an indispensable compound across a broad spectrum of industrial and agricultural applications. Renowned for its strong reducing capabilities and antimicrobial properties, it serves as a crucial building block and additive in various sectors.
Product Overview & Key Properties
Formic Acid (CAS No. 64-18-6) is produced to meet rigorous purity standards, ensuring exceptional quality and consistent performance for your specific industrial and commercial requirements:
| CAS No.: | 64-18-6 |
| EC No.: | 200-579-1 |
| Linear Formula: | HCOOH |
| Molecular Weight: | 46.03 |
| Appearance: | Transparent Liquid |
| Odor: | Pungent, irritating odor |
| Melting Point: | 8.2-8.4 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point | 100-101 °C (lit.) |
| Density: | 1.22 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Solubility: | Miscible with water and many organic solvents. |
| Flash Point: | 133 °F |
| Nature: | Corrosive, flammable liquid. It also possesses mild reducing properties. |
| RIDADR: | UN 1198 3/PG 3 |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Our commitment to delivering high-purity Formic Acid guarantees a reliable product essential for your diverse manufacturing processes.
Primary Applications of Formic Acid (Methanoic Acid)
Formic Acid's distinctive chemical structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and an aldehyde-like group, underpins its wide-ranging utility:
Preservative in Animal Feed:
Formic Acid is widely used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed and silage. It effectively inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi, preventing spoilage and retaining the nutritional value of feed, leading to improved animal health and productivity.
Leather Tanning and Textile Dyeing:
In the leather industry, Formic Acid is a crucial chemical for tanning, deliming, and dyeing processes. It acts as a leveling agent in dyeing, ensuring uniform color absorption, and as an acidifier in tanning to achieve desired leather properties.
Chemical Intermediate & Reducing Agent:
As a versatile chemical building block, Formic Acid is employed in the synthesis of various compounds, including:
Formate Esters: Used as solvents, plasticizers, and flavoring agents.
Pharmaceuticals: An intermediate in the production of certain drugs and pharmaceutical chemicals.
Pesticides: Used in the synthesis of some agricultural chemicals.
Rubber Production: Employed as a coagulant in the production of natural rubber latex.
Reducing Agent: Its unique structure allows it to act as a reducing agent in various organic reactions, for example, in the synthesis of organic chemicals.
Cleaning Agents & Descaling:
Formic Acid's acidic nature makes it effective in some cleaning formulations, particularly for descaling and rust removal, often used in industrial and household cleaning products.
Food Industry:
In certain regions, it is used as a food additive (E236) for its preservative properties, though less common than other acids like acetic or propionic acid.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for Your Formic Acid Supply?
Aure Chemical is dedicated to providing superior chemical solutions and unparalleled customer support. By partnering with us for your Formic Acid requirements, you benefit from:
Exceptional Purity: Our Formic Acid is manufactured to high purity standards, ensuring reliable and effective performance in your specific applications.
Reliable Global Supply: We maintain a robust and efficient supply chain, guaranteeing timely and secure delivery of this essential chemical to your facilities worldwide.
Expert Technical Support: Our team of experienced chemists and specialists is readily available to offer comprehensive guidance on product application, safe handling, and storage of Formic Acid.
Commitment to Quality & Safety: We adhere to the highest industry standards for quality management, safety, and environmental responsibility across all our operations.
Choose Aure Chemical for a trustworthy and dependable supply of high-quality Formic Acid. We are ready to support your most complex chemical endeavors.
Packaging, Transportation & Storage Solutions
At Aure Chemical, we understand the critical importance of rigorous packaging, transportation, and storage for chemical products. To ensure the safety and integrity of the products you purchase, and to comply with international and national regulations, we provide the following general guidelines. Please note that each specific product has its own Safety Data Sheet (SDS), which contains the most detailed and authoritative information on packaging, transportation, and storage. We strongly advise you to consult and strictly adhere to the SDS for the respective product.
| I. Packaging Solutions | II. Transportation Solutions | III. Storage Solutions |
We utilize various UN (United Nations) certified packaging containers based on the chemical nature, hazard class, and transportation requirements of our products. Common packaging types include, but are not limited to: Steel Drums: Suitable for a wide range of liquid and solid products, especially flammable liquids. Plastic Drums/Jerricans: Primarily used for corrosive liquids like acids and bases, or substances incompatible with metal. Composite Drums: Combine the corrosion resistance of a plastic inner liner with the strength of a steel or fiber outer shell. IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers): Often referred to as "Tote Bins" or "Cubic Tanks," these are used for larger volumes of liquid or solid dangerous goods, offering efficient storage and transport solutions. Lined Bags or Fibre Drums: Primarily used for powdered or granular solids. Glass Bottles: Typically used as inner packaging for small quantities of high-purity or specialized chemicals, requiring additional absorbent material and sturdy outer packaging (e.g., wooden crates, fiberboard boxes). Steel Cylinders: Specifically designed and constructed as pressure vessels for the storage and transport of compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases. Available in various capacities and pressure ratings, they are built to withstand high internal pressures and ensure the safe containment of gaseous substances.
All packaging undergoes stringent testing and complies with UN packaging performance levels to ensure product safety under normal transport conditions. | We strictly adhere to international and regional regulations for the transport of dangerous goods, ensuring full compliance and safety from our facility to your delivery point. Sea Freight (IMDG Code): We strictly comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, using UN-certified containers and ensuring proper dangerous goods declaration, marking, and stowage. Air Freight (IATA DGR): We follow the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, which impose the strictest requirements for packaging, labeling, documentation, and quantity limitations. Road/Rail Transport (ADR/RID & Local Regulations): We comply with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID), and specific national/regional regulations to ensure safe land transport.
Regardless of the transport mode, we will provide the following essential documentation: Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS): Provides product hazard information, safe handling guidelines, emergency measures, etc. Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD): Detailed information on dangerous goods, packing group, UN number, etc., for carriers and relevant authorities. Other Necessary Certifications or Documents: Such as Certificates of Analysis (COA).
Upon receiving your shipment, please carefully verify the integrity of the packaging and the label information.
| Proper storage is crucial for maintaining product quality and ensuring operational safety. The following are general storage principles: Dedicated Areas: Dangerous chemicals should be stored in designated warehouses or areas that meet safety standards, away from residential zones and densely populated areas. Segregated Storage: Strictly classify and segregate products according to their hazard class to prevent incompatible substances from being stored together and causing dangerous reactions (e.g., acids and bases separated, flammables away from oxidizers). Good Ventilation: Storage areas should maintain good natural or forced ventilation to prevent the accumulation of hazardous gases or vapors. Temperature & Humidity Control: Control the temperature and humidity of the storage environment according to the recommendations in the SDS. Avoid direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. Fire and Explosion Prevention: Storage areas for flammable and explosive products should be equipped with adequate fire-fighting equipment, prohibit open flames, and ensure electrical equipment meets explosion-proof standards. Clear Labeling: All storage containers and areas should have clear, conspicuous hazard labels and warning signs. Spill Response: Storage areas should be equipped with appropriate spill response equipment and materials, and personnel should be familiar with emergency procedures. Regular Inspections: Periodically inspect the integrity of storage containers to ensure no leaks or damage, and verify label information. Away from Food and Drinking Water: Avoid cross-contamination.
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| Should you have any questions regarding the packaging, transportation, or storage of specific products, or require a customized solution, please do not hesitate to contact us. |
