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FORMIC ACID

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Description

Liquid organic acid, colourless with a pungent smell, used as a preservative, acidifying agent and chemical reagent in various industrial processes

Identified uses

Preparation of silage, metal waste liquors, pH adjustment in the textile and leather industries, etc.
Distribution of the substance, preparation of the substance and its mixture in batches or continuous processes, including storage, transport, mixing, tableting, pressing, pelletising, extrusion, packing in small or large sizes, sampling, maintenance and related laboratory activities.
- Industrial use, preparation of the substance and its mixture in batches or continuous processes, including storage, transport, mixing, tableting, pressing, pelletising, extrusion, packing in small or large sizes, sampling, maintenance and related laboratory activities.
Industrial use, use of the substance as an intermediate in closed or contained systems (not related to strictly controlled conditions). Includes accidental exposures during recycling/recovery, material transfer, storage, sampling, associated laboratory work, maintenance and loading (including sea/inland waterway vessel, road/rail vehicle and bulk container).
Industrial use, covers use in coatings in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during use (including material receipt, storage, preparation and transfer from bulk and semi-bulk, application work and film formation) and cleaning of equipment, maintenance and related laboratory work.
Industrial use, covers use as a component of cleaning products in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during transport from storage, mixing/diluting in the preparation phase and cleaning work, and related cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
Professional use, covers use as a component of cleaning products in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during transport from storage, mixing/diluting in the preparation phase and cleaning work, and related cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
Consumer use, covers use as a component of cleaning products in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during transport from storage, mixing/diluting in the preparation phase and cleaning work, and related cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.
Industrial use, use of the substance in a laboratory environment in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposure during material transfer and cleaning of the facility.
Professional use, use of small quantities in a laboratory environment in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposure during material transfer and cleaning of the facility.
Industrial use, production of polymers.
Industrial use, preparation of polymer formulations in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during transport, handling of additives, moulding and curing processes, material preparation, storage and related maintenance.
Professional use, preparation of polymer formulations in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposures during transport, handling of additives, moulding and curing processes, material preparation, storage and related maintenance.
Industrial use, processing aids.
Professional use, processing aids.
Consumer use, processing aids.
Professional use, use in animal nutrition.
Professional use, for use as a preservative
Industrial use, oilfield drilling and production methods (including drilling muds and drill cleaning) in closed or contained systems, including occasional exposure during transport, on-site operations and related maintenance.

Concentration

9 – 85%

Appearance

Clear liquid with a pungent odour.

pH

< 1

Presentations

Jerrican 20 L, Drum 200 L, IBC 1,000 L, Tanker up to 24 T

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