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Calcium Formate
calcium Formate is a Inorganic salt of Formic Acid used for the multiple applications in industries like animal feed, constructions, tile and grout repair, water proofing compound, Leather tanning, agriculture etc.
Calcium formate is utilized as a feed preservative, & helps to prevent the growth of microbes and increase the shelf-life of feed.
In leather processing, it improves the penetration of chrome and can be used as a substitute for formic acid. In construction,
it serves as a useful additive for cement and grouts, enhancing the properties of concrete and reducing the setting time.
Calcium Format is environmentally friendly, biodegradable and safe to handle. It also serves as an effective deicer, causing less corrosion compared to calcium chloride salts.
Application Areas of Calcium Formate
- Chemical Industry
- Chemical synthesis
- Coal
- Concrete additives
- Construction
- Construction material
- Leather auxiliaries
- Leather industry
- Manufacturing of dyestuffs
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Manufacturing of glues and
adhesives
- Dyestuffs, pigments and optical brighteners
- Energy
- Feedstuff additives
- Gas desulphurization
- Glues and adhesives
- Silage preservation agents
- Tanning agents
- Textile auxiliaries
- Textile industry
Typical Properties
| Form | White crystalline powder |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | (C2 H2 O4 Ca) |
| Calcium Formate | 98% min |
| Bulk Density kg/m3 | 850-1200 |
| Particle size >250μm % | Max 35 |
| Specific gravity | 2.023(20℃) |
| Pyrolysis temperature | >400℃ |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Solubility | Partially Soluble |
| Heavy metals | |
| Arsenic, mg/kg | <12 |
| Cadmium, mg/kg | <0.75 |
| Lead, mg/kg | <30 |
| Mercury, mg/kg | <0.1 |
Toxicity
Calcium formate has a low order of toxicity. In rats, the acute oral LD50 is 2650mg / kg; by intravenous injection,
the LD50 is 154mg / kg. the Calcium formate expected to be irritating to the eyes and skin. In case of eye contact, immediatelyflush the eyes with water for 15 minutes. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure of the skin.
Shipping, Handling & Storage
The Calcium formate is available in 25kg BOPP laminated bags Palletized and 1000kg (2205lb) super sacks are also available.
Calcium Formate is not hygroscopic so if stored in dry and covered area min. 3 years it can be used in production line.
Calcium formate is classified as “DOT not regulated” by the US Department of Transportation.
No speciallabelling is required for shipment.