LR Grade Formic Acid
Laboratory Reducing
Laboratory Reagent

LR Grade Formic Acid (HCOOH)

Laboratory Reagent grade formic acid manufactured for general laboratory procedures, educational applications, and routine chemical processing. Our LR grade HCOOH provides reliable reducing agent properties for standard laboratory work, analytical chemistry, preservation applications, and leather processing.

  • 85% Laboratory Grade Concentration
  • Strong Reducing Agent
  • Analytical Applications
  • Preservation Properties
  • Educational & Training
  • Industrial Applications
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Technical Specifications

Chemical Formula: HCOOH
CAS Number: 64-18-6
EINECS Number: 200-579-1
Concentration (Assay): 85% (LR Grade)
Physical State: Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C): 1.22 g/cm³
Molecular Weight: 46.03 g/mol
Boiling Point: 101°C (85% solution)
pH (1% solution): 2.2 - 2.4
Residue on Ignition: ≤ 0.003%
Chloride (Cl): ≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe): ≤ 0.0002%
Heavy Metals (as Pb): ≤ 0.0002%
Sulfate (SO₄): ≤ 0.001%
Acetic Acid: ≤ 0.1%
UN Number: UN 1779 (Formic acid solution)
Packaging Options: 500ml, 1L, 2.5L plastic bottles

Applications

Educational Laboratories
Reducing Agent
Analytical Chemistry
Preservation Applications
Teaching & Training
Leather Processing
Metal Treatment
Chemical Synthesis
Laboratory Analysis
Cleaning Applications
Quality Control
Student Experiments

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized formic acid grades tailored for different laboratory and industrial requirements, ensuring optimal performance and cost-effectiveness across diverse reducing and preservation applications.

LR Grade (Laboratory Reagent)
Assay: 85% Residue: ≤ 0.003% Heavy Metals: ≤ 0.0002% Application: General laboratory, educational use
Technical Grade
Assay: 80-85% Cost: Economical option Applications: Industrial processes Application: Leather, textile treatment
Preservation Grade
Assay: 85% Antimicrobial: Enhanced properties Purity: Optimized for preservation Application: Food preservation, agriculture
Analytical Grade
Assay: 85%+ High Purity Analytical: Low interference Reducing Power: Consistent Application: Analytical chemistry, research

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's LR Grade Formic Acid is manufactured under standard quality control protocols, meeting laboratory reagent specifications for educational and general laboratory applications. Our production ensures consistent reducing properties and analytical performance.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
Laboratory Reagent Standards
85% Reliable Concentration
Standard Analytical Testing
Educational Grade Compliance
Consistent Reducing Performance
Certificate of Analysis
Safe Transportation Standards

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

LR Grade Formic Acid exhibits strong reducing properties and carboxylic acid behavior with excellent preservation characteristics, making it suitable for educational demonstrations and general laboratory applications requiring controlled reducing reactions.

Reducing Properties
Reducing Reaction: HCOOH → CO₂ + H₂
Reducing Power: Strong reducing agent
Metal Reduction: Reduces metal ions effectively
Stability: Stable in aqueous solutions
Acid Properties
Ionization: HCOOH ⇌ H⁺ + HCOO⁻
Ka Value: 1.8 × 10⁻⁴
pKa: 3.75
Acid Strength: Stronger than acetic acid
Physical Properties
Boiling Point (85%): 101°C
Freezing Point (85%): -15°C
Viscosity (85%): 1.6 mPa·s (25°C)
Odor: Characteristic pungent acidic odor

Performance Characteristics

Performance metrics demonstrate LR Grade HCOOH reliability in educational and general laboratory applications with consistent reducing agent and preservation performance for routine procedures.

Reducing Performance

Effectiveness: Excellent for metal ion reduction

Consistent reducing power for laboratory use
Educational Suitability

Safety: Controlled reducing agent for education

Ideal for teaching reduction chemistry
Preservation Performance

Strength: Excellent antimicrobial properties

Suitable for preservation applications
Cost Effectiveness

Economics: Optimal cost-performance ratio

Budget-friendly laboratory solution

Safety Information

Corrosive organic acid that can cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Handle in well-ventilated areas with appropriate protective equipment. More corrosive than acetic acid and requires enhanced safety protocols. Particularly important in educational settings to ensure proper supervision and safety measures.

Corrosive
Eye Protection
Educational Caution

Storage & Handling

Store in original plastic containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. Keep containers tightly closed and protect from contamination. Use appropriate storage equipment and maintain proper inventory management for educational institutions.

Store at 10-25°C
Excellent ventilation required
Plastic containers recommended
Protect from contamination

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Formic acid exhibits strong reducing properties and carboxylic acid behavior through multiple reaction pathways, making it suitable for educational demonstrations and general laboratory applications requiring controlled reducing reactions.

Reduction Reactions

Reduces metal ions: HCOOH + M²⁺ → M⁰ + CO₂ + H⁺

Ideal for teaching reduction chemistry
Decomposition

Thermal decomposition: HCOOH → CO₂ + H₂ (with catalyst)

Important for hydrogen generation
Antimicrobial Action

Disrupts microbial cell membranes and metabolic processes

Essential for preservation applications
Acid-Base Chemistry

Stronger acid than acetic acid with enhanced proton donation

Important for acid-base studies

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures safe use of formic acid in educational and laboratory environments with complete documentation supporting institutional safety requirements.

Educational Standards

Compliance with educational institution safety for corrosive acids

Preservation Standards

Food preservation and antimicrobial agent regulations

Industrial Compliance

Occupational safety standards for reducing agents

Transportation

UN classification for corrosive solutions

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's educational and laboratory support team provides comprehensive guidance for safe handling of formic acid and technical assistance for LR Grade HCOOH applications.

Educational Support
  • Reducing agent training programs
  • Reduction chemistry experiment development
  • Student safety protocol guidance
  • Dilution procedure training
Reduction Services
  • Reduction reaction guidance
  • Process optimization consultation
  • Analytical method support
  • Quality control assistance

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our LR Grade HCOOH production emphasizes environmental responsibility with proper organic acid recovery systems and comprehensive environmental impact management for educational and laboratory operations.

Acid Recovery

Spent formic acid recovery and regeneration systems

Educational Sustainability

Supporting sustainable reduction chemistry education

Safe Neutralization

Neutralization guidance for laboratory waste management

Container Programs

Plastic container return and recycling programs

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's laboratory reagent manufacturing facility employs controlled production technology for consistent LR Grade HCOOH quality and reducing agent performance across all production batches.

Production Process

Controlled formic acid production with concentration and purity management

Consistent concentration and reducing properties
Reducing Power Testing

Reducing capacity verification and performance testing protocols

Regular reducing performance monitoring
Safety Systems

Enhanced safety protocols for corrosive acid production

Comprehensive safety management systems

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive laboratory data demonstrating LR Grade HCOOH effectiveness across educational and general laboratory applications with reliable reducing agent and preservation performance metrics.

Educational Institutions
Safety Record: 99.5% incident-free reduction experiments Performance: Consistent reducing demonstrations Cost Efficiency: 25% more economical vs higher grades
General Laboratories
Reducing Power: Excellent for routine applications Quality: Meets standard laboratory requirements Customer Satisfaction: 94% user approval rate

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Reducing Agent Expertise

Specialized knowledge in formic acid reducing reactions and applications for educational environments

Educational Focus

Dedicated support for educational institutions with reduction chemistry training and curriculum assistance

Safety Leadership

Enhanced safety protocols and documentation specifically designed for corrosive reducing agents

Reliable Supply

Consistent availability with educational institution programs and formic acid handling expertise

Quality Consistency

Consistent reducing performance with certificates suitable for laboratory reagent requirements

Partnership Approach

Long-term relationships with educational institutions and specialized reducing chemistry support services