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Formic Acid
The simplest carboxylic acid, an important intermediate in chemical synthesis and occurs naturally, most notably in the venom of bee and ant stings.
It is soluble in water and alcohol. It dilutes polyvinyl alcohol (PVC).
| Appearance: | Colourless, fuming liquid
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| Application: | -Used to process organic latex into raw rubber
-Used in dyeing and finishing textile industry
-Used as solvents in perfumery industry
-Used in leather treatment
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| Physical Properties: | Penetrating odor, combustible
MP 8.40 oC
BP 100.80 oC
SG 1.22
Viscosity 1.57 cp
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| Packing: | 25 kg/can, 35 kg/can
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| Item | Result |
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| HCOOH (%) | 90
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| Cl (%) | 0.003
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| SO4 (%) | 0.001
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| Fe (%) | 0.0001
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