Calcium Formate
Calcium formate is the calcium salt derived from formic acid. It is produced as a co-product in the manufacturing of trimethylolpropane. Additionally, it can be synthesized through methods such as the reaction of calcium hydroxide with carbon monoxide under high pressure and temperature or by combining calcium chloride with formic acid.
- Synonyms
- calcium diformate, Calcium methanoate, E238
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(HCO2)2
- CAS Number
- 544-17-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 130.113 g/mol
- Melting Point
- decomposes at 300°C
- Density
- 2.02 g/cm³
- Forms
- Grey, Powder, White
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Fabric, textile and leather products
- Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
- De-icer
- Preservative
- Animal feed
- Building & Construction products
- Floor coverings
Industries
- Animal Nutrition
- Chemical Processing
- CASE & Construction