Formic Acid
Technology
The Technology for Formic Acid Plant has been supplied by Kemira OY, Finland. GNFC produces high quality Formic Acid through Methyl Formate Route.
Capacity
GNFC produces approximately 20,000 MTPA of Formic Acid 85% and is the largest manufacturer of Formic Acid 85% in the country.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Total Acidity as HCOOH | 85 % by mass min. |
| Water | Rest |
| Total Insoluble Matter | To pass the test |
| Heavy Metals as Pb | 20 ppm max. |
| Chlorides as Cl | 0.005% max. by mass |
| Non Volatile Matter | 0.08% max. by mass |
| Sulphate as SO4 | 0.005% max. by weight |
| Iron as Fe | 50 ppm max. |
| Boiling Point | 107°C |
| Melting Point | (-) 15°C |
| Specific Gravity | 1.192 at 25°C |
| CAS No. | 64-18-6 |
| UN No. | 1776 |
Uses
- Used as a coagulant for obtaining rubber from latex.
- As an auxiliary for delining and pickling of fur, fixing of dyes-in leather industry and in processing in textile industry.
- As an intermediate in manufacturing of basic drugs, plant protection agents, pesticides, vulcanisation accelerators, antioxidants and cleaning agents.
- Used in preservation of silage and grams.
- Used in electroplating and as a solvent as well.
Packaging and Supply
Domestic
Formic Acid is available in 35 kg (net) HDPE carboys and in Stainless Steel tankers.
Export
Available in 35 kg HDPE carboys and 250 kg HDPE drums.
In bulk it is also available in 20-23 MTs ISO tanks
All the packings are UN/IMDG approved.
