Calcium Formate is a chemical compound with the formula Ca(HCOO)2. It is the calcium salt of formic acid and has a variety of applications. In the food industry, Calcium Formate is used as a food additive and a preservative. It is also used in the construction industry as a setting accelerator in cement and concrete formulations. Additionally, it is used as a feed additive for animals to improve their growth and health.
CAS |
544-17-2 |
Appearance |
White crystalline or powder |
Melting Point |
300 °C |
Density |
2.02 g/cm3 |
Refractive Index |
1.376 |
Molecular Formular |
Ca(HCOO)2 |
Molecular Weight |
130 |
Type |
Dry/Wet |
Shelf life |
2 Years |
Solubleness |
Soluble in water and ethanol, insoluble in ether |
- Used as acidifying agent in all kinds of animal feeds, mildew preventive, antibacterial agent, effectively preventing diarrhea, could adjust the intestinal function to promote nutrients absorption. Food industrial additives, plant growth regulator.
- It is used as fast coagulant, early strength of the cement. Mainly used in building mortar and various concrete to speed up the hardening speed of cement and shorten the condensation time, especially in winter construction, to avoid the slow condensation speed at low temperatures. Decompression is fast, so that cement can be put into use as soon as possible.
- For various kinds of dry mixing mortar, various kinds of concrete, wear-resisting material, floor industry.
- A desulfurizer that can be used as a high sulfur fuel.
- Leather industry auxiliaries, widely used in high-grade leather manufacturing.
- It can be used oil drilling industry
- Calcium formate is used extensively in the leather industry as a masking agent in the chrome-tanning process.
The addition of calcium formate to the tannage formulation promotes faster, more efficient penetration of the chrome in the leather. Calcium formate can also be used as a replacement for formic acid in the pickling operation.
Packing: Calcium Formate is packaged in laminated plastic woven bag,lined with plastic film bag,25kg/50kg/1000kg each bag or according to customer requirements.
Shipping: Calcium Formate is shipped via land,sea,and air.
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10-20days after receiving deposit.
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