U.P CHEMICALS

U.P.Chemicals
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Ludhiana, Punjab 141003
India
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Formic Acid

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 deg C
Melting Point	(-) 15 deg C
Specific Gravity	1.192 at 25 deg 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.

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U.P.Chemicals
Gill Road
Ludhiana, Punjab 141003
India
ph: 0161-2543427
fax: 0161-2538481
info@upchemicals.co.in