Additional Information for Formic Acid
Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is the simplest carboxylic acid and has the chemical formula HCOOH. Formic acid is naturally found in the venom of certain ants and is responsible for the burning sensation when an ant bites or stings.
Formic acid is widely used in various industries and applications. It is commonly used as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed and food products. It is also used as a coagulant in the production of rubber and textiles. In the pharmaceutical industry, formic acid is used as a solvent and as a raw material for the synthesis of various drugs.
Additionally, formic acid has applications in the field of agriculture, where it is used as a pesticide and as a treatment for varroa mites in beehives. It is also used in the production of leather, dyes, and cleaning agents.
It is important to note that formic acid is corrosive and can cause skin and eye irritation. Proper safety precautions should be taken when handling this chemical.
Related Item Names for INC 12738 Formic Acid
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 12738 Formic Acid Page 1 of 1
- 27001
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- V007-1 L
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- 100263.2500
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 64-18-6
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: E
- F0RM1CAC1DREAGENT98PCT
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 2
- 1A
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9