Formic acid
Alias: methanoic acid
Molecular formula: CH2O2
molecular weight: 46.03
properties: At normal temperature, it is a clear, colorless liquid with characteristic, pungent odor. Its density is 1.2201(20/4℃), melting point is8.6℃,boiling point is 100.8℃, flash point in open cup is 68.9℃ and auto-ignition temperature is 601.1℃.It can be mutually dissolved with water, ethanol and glycerol. It is corrodible and reducible.
Quality standard: GB/T2093-93
Molecular formula: CH2O2
molecular weight: 46.03
properties: At normal temperature, it is a clear, colorless liquid with characteristic, pungent odor. Its density is 1.2201(20/4℃), melting point is8.6℃,boiling point is 100.8℃, flash point in open cup is 68.9℃ and auto-ignition temperature is 601.1℃.It can be mutually dissolved with water, ethanol and glycerol. It is corrodible and reducible.
Quality standard: GB/T2093-93
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Index item
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Qualified grade
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Excellent grade
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formic acid ,%
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≥85
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≥90
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acetic acid,%
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<0.6
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<0.4
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Chroma (as platinum and cobalt) ,%
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≤10
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≤10
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Dilution experiment (acid+water=1+3)
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clear
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clear
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Chloride (as CL ),%
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≤0.005
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≤0.003
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Sulfate (as SO4 ,%)
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≤0.002
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≤0.001
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Iron (as Fe ),%
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≤0.0005
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≤0.0001
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Usage: Formic acid is a kind of basic material in organic chemicals. It is widely used in pesticides industry , leather industry, medicine industry, rubber industry, printing and dyeing industry and chemical industry.
Packing: Plastic barrel packing 25KG, 30KG, 250KG, IBC(1200KG), tank car.

