CAS 544-17-2
Calcium Formate in Kenya
CAS 544-17-2C2H2CaO4130.11 g/mol
Calcium Formate, also known as calcium diformate, is primarily utilized in the construction industry as a concrete accelerator. Its properties enhance the setting time and strength of concrete while also improving durability and workability. Beyond construction, it finds applications in agriculture as a feed additive and in various chemical processes due to its unique characteristics. This product is supplied as a powder with a standard pack size of 25 kg, making it suitable for various industrial uses.
Main applicationConcrete additive — enhances setting time and early strength in concrete production
Calcium Formate plays a significant role in the construction and agricultural industries. Its ability to enhance concrete performance and improve livestock feed quality is crucial for efficiency and productivity. As companies increasingly seek reliable compounds for their applications, stocking Calcium Formate becomes essential for their operational needs.
Also known as
- CALCIUM FORMATE
- Calcium diformate
- Calcoform
- Formic acid
- calcium salt
- Mravencan vapenaty
- NP3JD65NPY
- Calcium formate (Ca(HCO2)2)
- DTXSID0027193
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 544-17-2
- Chemical formula
- C2H2CaO4
- Molecular weight
- 130.11 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Density
- 1150 kg/m³
- Density
- 1150 kg/m³
- Melting Point
- >300 °C
- Solubility in Water
- 170 g/L
Calcium Formate (C2H2CaO4) exhibits a molecular weight of 130.11 g/mol. It is characterized by a bulk density of 1150 kg/m³ and demonstrates a melting point greater than 300 °C. The product is soluble in water at a concentration of 170 g/L at 20 °C, offering a practical option for applications requiring aqueous solutions. Buyers should consider the desired concentration and application method when ordering this compound, ensuring they specify the 25 kg pack size.
Delivery
Calcium Formate in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Concrete additive — enhances setting time and early strength in concrete production
- Animal feed additive — promotes growth and health in livestock feed
- pH control agent in agriculture — adjusts soil pH for optimal crop productivity
- Flocculant in wastewater treatment — aids in the removal of suspended solids
- Chemical intermediate — used in various chemical syntheses and formulations
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Accelerates concrete setting — reduces construction time and improves project efficiency
- Enhances livestock growth — supports healthier and more productive animals
- Improves soil quality — optimizes crop yields by regulating pH levels
- Facilitates solid removal — enhances water treatment processes by aiding sedimentation
- Versatile chemical — applicable in various industrial formulations and processes
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Calcium Formate in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Calcium Formate in Kenya is 544-17-2. Its chemical formula is C2H2CaO4, with a molecular weight of 130.11 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Calcium Formate in Kenya?
Calcium Formate in Kenya is also referred to as CALCIUM FORMATE, Calcium diformate, Calcoform, Formic acid, calcium salt and Mravencan vapenaty. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Calcium Formate in Kenya is supplied?
Calcium Formate in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Calcium Formate in Kenya look like?
Calcium Formate in Kenya is described as fine white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Calcium Formate in Kenya used for?
Common applications include concrete additive — enhances setting time and early strength in concrete production, animal feed additive — promotes growth and health in livestock feed, pH control agent in agriculture — adjusts soil pH for optimal crop productivity, flocculant in wastewater treatment — aids in the removal of suspended solids and chemical intermediate — used in various chemical syntheses and formulations. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Calcium Formate in Kenya?
Calcium Formate in Kenya is supplied to the Agriculture & Agrochemicals and Construction & Admixtures sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Calcium Formate in Kenya available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Calcium Formate in Kenya
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 10997pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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