About this product
We import formic acid (methanoic acid, CAS 64-18-6) at 85% minimum purity, sourced from Luxi Chemical Group in Shandong, China. Tanneries, textile dyers and rubber processors use it for hide pickling, dye-bath pH control and latex coagulation. We stock 35 kg HDPE drums and IBC tanks at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse and dispatch across South India.
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MSDS / SDS
TDS / COA
Certificate of Analysis · with every supply, on request
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Product DataTechnical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear colourless fuming liquid; pungent, suffocating odour
- Purity
- ≥ 85% (commercial); ≥ 98% (technical)
- Density
- 1.22 g/cm³ at 20°C (85%)
- Flash Point
- 69°C (closed cup, 85%)
- Boiling Point
- 100.8°C (85%)
- Solubility
- Miscible with water in all proportions; miscible with ethanol, ether
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- 30 kg HDPE carboy250 kg HDPE barrel1000L HDPE IBC
- Grades Available
- Technical (85%)Technical (98%)
- Lead Time
- Ex-stock to 5 working days
- Origin
- Imported
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2915.11.00
- UN Number
- 1779
- Hazard Class
- Class 8 — Corrosive (Packing Group II)
- Storage
- Cool, well-ventilated area in HDPE/SS containers. Away from oxidisers, alkalis, and strong bases.
- Shelf Life
- 12 months from manufacture
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of formic acid?
Formic acid's CAS number is 64-18-6 and its HSN code is 2915 11 00. For transport it is classified UN 1779, hazard Class 8 (Corrosive), Packing Group II.
Is formic acid the same as methanoic acid?
Yes. Methanoic acid is the systematic (IUPAC) name for formic acid — the same chemical, CAS 64-18-6. We supply it as 85% minimum industrial grade from Chennai.
What is the specification of formic acid 85%?
Our industrial grade meets GB/T 2093: purity 85% w/w min, colourless clear liquid, chroma 10 max (Pt-Co), chloride 0.002% max, sulphate 0.001% max, iron 0.0001% max and evaporation residue 0.006% max. The material is manufactured by Luxi Chemical Group (Shandong, China); specifications come from the manufacturer's COA cross-checked against Luxi's published spec.
What grades of formic acid are available — 85% or 98%?
Our stocked, TDS-backed item is the 85% minimum industrial grade to GB/T 2093. Our spec sheet also lists a 98% technical grade — ask us about current availability.
Do you supply formic acid in Chennai?
We do. We import formic acid and stock it at our Redhills, Chennai warehouse in 35 kg HDPE drums and IBC tanks, with dispatch across South India and lead times from ex-stock to 5 working days. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock — call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.
What are the density and flash point of formic acid 85%?
Formic acid 85% has a density of 1.22 g/cm³ at 20 °C, a closed-cup flash point of 69 °C and a boiling point of 100.8 °C. It is corrosive and flammable: store cool and well ventilated in HDPE or SS containers, away from oxidisers, alkalis and strong bases. Shelf life is 12 months from manufacture.
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