CAS 64-18-6
Formic Acid in Kenya
CAS 64-18-6CH2O246.025 g/mol
Formic Acid (CAS 64-18-6) is a versatile chemical primarily used in agriculture as a preservative and antibacterial agent. With a purity of 78.5 - 85%, it is applicable in various industries, including cleaning and disinfection, paint formulation, and food processing. This clear liquid is miscible with many organic solvents, making it ideal for a range of industrial applications.
Main applicationAgricultural preservative — preserves animal feed while inhibiting bacterial growth.
Formic acid is significant in numerous industries due to its preservative and antibacterial properties. It enables efficient agricultural practices, enhances cleaning and disinfecting processes, and contributes to safer food processing. Its diverse applications make it a valuable chemical for procurement officers and plant engineers.
Also known as
- formic acid
- Methanoic acid
- Formylic acid
- Aminic acid
- Bilorin
- Hydrogen carboxylic acid
- Formisoton
- Formira
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 20L containers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 64-18-6
- Chemical formula
- CH2O2
- Molecular weight
- 46.025 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Purity
- 78.5 - 85%
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Density
- 1.220 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Concentration
- 78.5 - 85 %
- Boiling Point
- 101 °C
- Melting Point
- 8.3 °C
- Density
- 1.220 g/cm³
- Solubility
- Miscible with organic solvents
Formic acid, with the molecular formula CH2O2, has a molecular weight of 46.025 g/mol. This product is typically offered in a liquid form with a density of 1.220 g/cm³ at 20 °C. Its primary concentration range of 78.5 - 85% purity ensures optimal performance for industrial applications. When ordering, specify the desired purity and packaging, which is typically available in 20L containers.
Delivery
Formic Acid 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
- Agricultural preservative — preserves animal feed while inhibiting bacterial growth.
- Cleaning agent — acts as a powerful disinfectant for cleaning surfaces.
- Textile treatment — aids in dyeing and finishing processes for textiles.
- Food processing — used for food preservation and as a preservative in various products.
- Chemical intermediate — serves as a building block for various organic compounds.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Inhibits bacteria growth — extends shelf-life of agricultural products.
- Effective cleaning agent — ensures sanitary conditions in production facilities.
- Enhances textile production — improves dye uptake and quality.
- Contributes to food safety — preserves food freshness and quality.
- Versatile applications — can be used across many industries due to its solubility and stability.
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 Formic Acid in Kenya?
The CAS registry number for Formic Acid in Kenya is 64-18-6. Its chemical formula is CH2O2, with a molecular weight of 46.025 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 Formic Acid in Kenya?
Formic Acid in Kenya is also referred to as formic acid, Methanoic acid, Formylic acid, Aminic acid, Bilorin and Hydrogen carboxylic acid. 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 Formic Acid in Kenya is supplied?
Formic Acid 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 concentration is Formic Acid in Kenya supplied at?
Formic Acid in Kenya is supplied at a concentration of 78.5 - 85%. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What is the purity of Formic Acid in Kenya?
The purity/assay figure recorded for Formic Acid in Kenya is 78.5 - 85%. Figures are typical values for the grade supplied; the certificate of analysis for your specific batch is the authoritative record and can be provided on request.
What does Formic Acid in Kenya look like?
Formic Acid in Kenya is described as clear liquid. 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 Formic Acid in Kenya used for?
Common applications include agricultural preservative — preserves animal feed while inhibiting bacterial growth., cleaning agent — acts as a powerful disinfectant for cleaning surfaces., textile treatment — aids in dyeing and finishing processes for textiles., food processing — used for food preservation and as a preservative in various products. and chemical intermediate — serves as a building block for various organic compounds.. 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 Formic Acid in Kenya?
Formic Acid in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Cleaning & Detergents and Textile & Leather Tanning 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 Formic Acid in Kenya available in?
Available in 20L containers. 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 Formic Acid 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 284pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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