| Customization: | Available |
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| Formula: | HCOOH |
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(HCO2H), also known as methanoic acid, represents a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is generally used in processing textiles and leather. In line with this, HCOOH is utilized as an organic synthetic reagent that occurs naturally in several sources, including the venom of ant and bee stings. It acts as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. As such, HCOOH helps in countering the attacks of pathogenic fungi, bacteria, molds, etc. It also assists in manufacturing medicines for rheumatism or vasoconstriction. Consequently, HCOOH finds wide-ranging applications in the preparation of pickled fish, juices, pickled fruits and vegetables, jelly candies, vegetable and fruit purees, etc., to increase their shelf life.
| ITEM | First grade | Second Grade |
| Colour Index | 10 max | 20 max |
| Purity | 90% min | 85% min |
| Sulphate as SO4 | 0.001% max | 0.002% max |
| Chloride as CL | 0.003% max | 0.005% max |
| Iron as FE | 0.0001%max | 0.0005%max |
| Evaporation residue | 0.006% max | 0.02% max |
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