Formic acid is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Preservation and Antimicrobial Agent: Commonly used in the food industry as a preservative, it helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, ensuring food safety and extending shelf life.
- Textile Industry: Employed in dyeing and finishing processes, formic acid aids in the fixation of dyes to fabrics, enhancing color retention and vibrancy.
- Leather Production: Utilized in tanning processes, it improves the quality of leather by providing softness and flexibility, making it a preferred choice in the fashion industry.
- Biochemical Research: Serves as a pH regulator in various laboratory experiments, allowing researchers to maintain optimal conditions for reactions, particularly in enzyme studies.
- Fuel Cells: Used in the development of direct formic acid fuel cells, it offers a clean energy alternative with high efficiency, contributing to advancements in renewable energy technologies.
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Applications
Formic acid is widely utilized in research focused on:
- Preservation and Antimicrobial Agent: Commonly used in the food industry as a preservative, it helps inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, ensuring food safety and extending shelf life.
- Textile Industry: Employed in dyeing and finishing processes, formic acid aids in the fixation of dyes to fabrics, enhancing color retention and vibrancy.
- Leather Production: Utilized in tanning processes, it improves the quality of leather by providing softness and flexibility, making it a preferred choice in the fashion industry.
- Biochemical Research: Serves as a pH regulator in various laboratory experiments, allowing researchers to maintain optimal conditions for reactions, particularly in enzyme studies.
- Fuel Cells: Used in the development of direct formic acid fuel cells, it offers a clean energy alternative with high efficiency, contributing to advancements in renewable energy technologies.
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Product Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
Certificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
The SDS provides comprehensive safety information on handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
DownloadProduct Specification (PS)
The PS provides a comprehensive breakdown of the product’s properties, including chemical composition, physical state, purity, and storage requirements. It also details acceptable quality ranges and the product's intended applications.
DownloadCertificates of Analysis (COA)
Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.
*Catalog Number
*Lot Number
Certificates Of Origin (COO)
This COO confirms the country where the product was manufactured, and also details the materials and components used in it and whether it is derived from natural, synthetic, or other specific sources. This certificate may be required for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.