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Formic acid, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.
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Formic acid is principally used as a preservative antibacterial agent in livestock feed, in dying textiles, tanning leather and electroplating. In the poultry industry, it is sometimes added with feed to kill E. coli bacteria. It acts as a reducing agent for the catalytic reduction of nitrate in water.
Solubility
Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene, xylene and benzene.
Notes
Hygroscopic. Store closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 7°C to 9°C |
Boiling Point | 100°C to 101°C |
Linear Formula | HCOOH |
UN Number | UN1779 |
Beilstein | 1209246 |
Merck Index | 144241 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. Partially miscible with toluene,xylene and benzene. |
Formula Weight | 46.03 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Density | 1.22 |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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X28H072 | Certificate of Analysis | 08/04/2025 | A13285.0E,A13285.36,A13285.0C |
10252662 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/10/2024 | A13285.0E,A13285.0C,A13285.36 |
W24K035 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/10/2024 | A13285.0E,A13285.0C,A13285.36 |
10249443 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A13285.0E,A13285.0C,A13285.36 |
10224210 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/07/2023 | A13285.0E,A13285.0C,A13285.36,A13285 |
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