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CAS NUMBER: 544-17-2
EC NUMBER: 208-863-7
MOLECULAR FORMULA: (HCOO)2Ca
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 130.11
Calcium formate is an organic substance with the molecular formula C2H2O4Ca, used as a feed additive for all kinds of animals, with acidification, anti-mold, anti-bacterial and other effects, also used in industry for concrete, mortar additives, leather tanning or used as a preservative.
As a new feed additive, calcium formate is used as feed additive for piglets, which can promote appetite and reduce diarrhea rate of piglets.
Adding 1% to 1.5% calcium formate to piglet diet can significantly improve the production performance of weaned piglets.
Calcium Formate is an additive which is designed to improve the performance and quality of construction chemicals and compounds.
When Calcium formate is used construction industry, it increases the open time, accelerates setting and improves adhesion.
Calcium formate increases water stability which means that especially tile adhesive products can be more durable in moisture conditions such as pools, bathrooms, etc
Calcium formate is the calcium salt of formic acid.
Calcium formate is also known as E238.
Under this E number Calcium formate is used as an animal feed preservative within EU, but not in foods intended for people.
Calcium formate is stable at room temperature, is inflammable and forms orthorhombic crystals.
The mineral form is very rare and called formicaite, and is known from a few boron deposits.
Calcium formate seems to be safe as a calcium supplement for people with one time doses of 3.9 g (1200 of calcium) per day.
Increases in blood formate concentration have been observed with such doses, but in healthy subjects the formate does not accumulate, and is quickly metabolized.
Calcium formate is shown to be more readily absorbed form of calcium than calcium carbonate and calcium citrate.
No optic nerve damage has been observed with calcium formate supplementation alongside with formaldehyde, formate is a major metabolic product of methanol, which can cause blindness upon ingestion.
Calcium formate could be used to remove environmentally harmful sulfur oxides (SOX) from fossil fuel exhausts of e.g. power plants.
Calcium formate is added to wet calcium carbonate to promote the formation of gypsum when exhaust is run through it.
This process is called wet flue gas desulfurization (WFGS).
Calcium formate seems to be more effective than or almost equally as effective as some other industrially used WFGS agents.
Calcium formate is formed as a co-product during trimethylolpropane production.
Calcium formate is used as the source of calcium.
Calcium formates react in a water solution in the presence of a basic catalyst, forming an unstable intermediate product, dimethylol butyraldehyde (DIMBA).
Calcium formate reacts further with formaldehyde to give trimethylolpropane and calcium formate.
Calcium formate is separated from the solution, heat treated to remove formaldehyde and then dried.
Calcium formate can also be made from calcium hydroxide and carbon monoxide at high pressure and temperature – e.g., at 180 °C and 35 atm.
Calcium formate may also be made from calcium chloride and formic acid.
Calcium formate is an organic molecular entity.
Calcium Formate is one of numerous organo-metallic compounds sold under the trade name for uses requiring non-aqueous solubility such as recent solar energy and water treatment applications.
Calcium Formate is generally immediately available in most volumes, including bulk quantities.
Calcium Formate is an additive designed to significantly improve the qualities and properties of tile adhesives.
As an additive Calcium formate prolongs open time, improves adhesions and is a highly efficient strength accelerator which is of importance for tile mortars where you need acceleration and low skin formation. ,
Even improves water stability, pliability and homogeneity.
Calcium Formate also used in concrete - acceleration and improves water stability and leather tanning.
Calcium formate is a compound of calcium salt and formic acid.
Calcium formate is formed by the reaction of carbon monoxide and calcium hydroxide or formaldehyde with calcium compound contained in an aqueous solution.
Calcium formate is used, among other things, as an aggregate for cementitious building materials, as an additive for processing oil emulsions or as an additive.
Calcium formate is primarily used in the construction industry to dry mixed building materials in order to increase their early strength.
Calcium formate is also used as an additive designed to significantly improve the qualities and properties of tile adhesives and in the leather tanning industry.
Calcium formate is used within EU as an animal feed preservative.
Calcium formate acidifies the feed thus preventing microbe growth and increasing shelf life.
Calcium formate is used as a masking agent in the chrome tanning of leather.
Calcium Formate in tannage formulation promotes faster, more efficient leather penetration of the chrome.
Calcium Formate can also be used as a replacement for formic acid in the pickling operation.
Calcium Formate is an odorless, free-flowing white crystalline solid.
Calcium formate is a convenient source of calcium and formate ions for aqueous solutions.
As an additive to grouts and cement, calcium formate imparts a number of properties desirable in the final product, e.g. increased hardness and decreased setting time in comparison to ordinary cement.
The addition of calcium formate is desirable for work at low temperatures and for the inhibition of corrosion of metal substrates.
Calcium formate is also effective in the prevention of efflorescence.
When used in gypsum board, calcium formate functions as a flame retardant.
Calcium formate is a white to almost white fine crystalline powder.
Calcium formate can be used an accelerator for the pozzolanic cement pastes.
On the one hand, Calcium formate shortens the initial and final setting times and increases the compressive strength and combined water content as well as gel/space ratio at all ages of hydration.
On the other hand, Calcium formate decreases the total porosity.
Calcium formate has been shown that Calcium formate has a growth-promoting effect in weanling pigs challenged with E. coli, independently of their susceptibility to the intestinal adhesion of this strain.
More importantly, calcium formate can be used as a nutrient supplement to the feed of young growing pigs or fattening poultry, further boosting the growth of animals and the feed utilization.
At the same time, Calcium formate causes a reduction of the occurrence of piglet diarrhea.
Calcium formate, Ca(HCOO)2, is the calcium salt of formic acid, HCOOH.
Calcium formate is also known as food additive E238 in food industry.
The mineral form is very rare and called formicaite.
Calcium formate is known from a few boron deposits.
Calcium formate may be produced synthetically by reacting calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide with formic acid.
Calcium formate is white solid, solubility at 0 °C 13.90 g, at 40 °C 14.56 g, at 80 °C 15.22 g of anhydrous salt per 100 g saturated solution, formed by reaction of calcium carbonate or hydroxide and formic acid.
Calcium formate, when heated with a calcium salt of a carboxylic acid higher in the series, yields an aldehyde.
Calcium Formate is Hydrophobic additives for construction materials.
Calcium formate is used as a potential energy source in the preparation of fuel cells.
Also used in chemical synthesis of various anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial agents.
Preservative for food, silage; as binder for fine-ore briquets; in drilling fluids and lubricants.
Calcium formate is an organic salt suitable for use in pig and poultry diets.
Calcium formate acts as a feedstock preservative and has an acidifying effect on the gastro-intestinal tract, which promotes good gut-health.
The efficiency of pig and poultry feedstock digestion is dependent on the indigenous micro-organism concentration in the gastro-intestinal tract.
With the approaching ban on the use of prophylactic antibiotics in animal feed as a means to control disease and promote growth, alternatives are needed to limit the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in the gut which can impair feedstock digestion as well as cause enteric diseases such as E. Coli and Salmonella.
Acidifiers such as calcium formate preserve the feedstock before consumption and lower the pH in the gastro-intestinal tract, creating unfavourable conditions for these bacteria to grow.
Calcium formate is used extensively in the leather industry as a masking agent in the chrome-tanning process.
The addition of calcium formate to the tannage formulation promotes faster, more efficient penetration of the chrome in the leather.
Calcium formate can also be used as a replacement for formic acid in the pickling operation.
Calcium Formate is the calcium salt of formic acid.
Appearance is white powder.
This substance is highly degraded to high white.
The molecular weight is given as 130.12 g/mol, 1.15 g/cm³ at 20 °C and 16 g/100 g of water at 20 °C in water.
Calcium Formate is also known as the industry containing E238 in food.
Calcium formate is the calcium salt of formic acid. Also known as E238.
Calcium formate is used as an animal feed preservative within the EU under this E number, but not in human food.
Calcium formate is stable at room temperature, flammable, and forms orthorhombic crystals.
The mineral form is very rare and is called formicaite and is known from several boron deposits.
Calcium formate is used as an animal feed preservative within the EU.
Calcium formate prevents the formation of microbes by acidifying the feed and prolongs the shelf life.
The addition of approximately 15 g of calcium formate per kg of feed lowers the pH by one.
15 g/kg is the maximum recommended feed concentration within the EU – this level is considered safe for pigs, chickens, fish and ruminants.
The compound is not harmful to the environment in feed use at these levels.
Calcium formate prevents the growth of bacteria such as E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus hirae in growth media.
Calcium formate also inhibits the growth of fungi such as Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans.
However, the relevance of these experimental observations to bait containment is unknown.
Calcium formate is used as a masking agent in chrome tanning of leather.
The calcium formate in the tanning formulation allows the chromium to penetrate the leather faster and more efficiently.
Calcium formate can be used instead of formic acid in pickling.
Calcium formate is one of the soluble salts of formic acid.
Calcium formate has many similarities (properties and hazards) to other formates.
This record contains the available information specific for calcium formate, supplemented with general information on formate salts which is applicable to calcium formate.
Calcium formate is available commercially in very pure form (more than 99% purity), containing trace amounts of related salts.
Calcium formate is the simplest and has the lowest mole weight of the carboxylic acids, in which a single hydrogen atom is attached to the carboxyl group (HCOOH).
If a methyl group is attached to the carboxyl group, the compound is acetic acid.
Calcium formate occurs naturally in the body of ants and in the stingers of bees.
Functionally, Calcium formate is not only an acid but also an aldehyde; it reacts with alcohols to form esters as an acid and it is easily oxidized which imparts some of the character of an aldehyde.
Pure formic acid is a colorless, toxic, corrosive and fuming liquid, freezing at 8.4 C and boiling at 100.7 C.
Calcium formate is soluble in water, ether, and alcohol.
Calcium formate irritates the mucous membranes and blisters the skin.
Calcium formate is prepared commercially from sodium formate with the reaction of condensed sulfuric acid.
Calcium formate is used as a chemical intermediate and solvent, in processing textiles, leathers, electroplating, in coagulating latex rubber, and as a disinfectant.
Calcium formate is a nonchloride accelerator used to accelerate the setting time of concrete.
At equal concentration, calcium formate (Ca[OOOCH] 2) is less effective in accelerating the hydration of C3S than calcium chloride and a higher dosage is required to impart the same level of acceleration as that imparted.
An evaluation study of calcium formate as an accelerating admixture conducted by Gebler (1983) indicated that the composition of cement, in particular gypsum (SO3) content, had a major influence on the compressive strength development of concretes containing calcium formate.
Results showed that the ratio of Calcium formate should be greater than 4 for calcium formate to be an effective accelerating admixture; and that the optimum amount of calcium formate to accelerate the concrete compressive strength appeared to be 2-3% by weight of cement.
Calcium formates are also considered accelerators.
Accelerating admixtures are added to concrete either to increase the rate of early strength development or to shorten the time of setting, or both.
Chemical compositions of accelerators include some of inorganic compounds such as soluble chlorides, carbonates, silicates, fluosilicates, and some organic compounds such as triethanolamine.
Uses and Occurrences: Major use in power plant flue-gas scrubbing solutions; in chrome tanning of leather; as a preservative for silage; in drilling fluids and lubricants; as a fine-ore briquet binder; as a preservative in foods and feeds.
Calcium Formate is an additive designed to significantly improve the qualities and properties of tile adhesives.
As an additive Calcium formate prolongs open time, improves adhesions and is a highly efficient strength accelerator which is of importance for tile mortars where you need acceleration and low skin formation.
Even improves water stability, pliability and homogeneity.
Calcium Formate also used in concrete - acceleration and improves water stability and leather tanning.
USES:
Calcium formate is used within EU as an animal feed preservative.
Calcium formate acidifies the feed thus preventing microbe growth and increasing shelf life.
About 15 g of calcium formate addition per kg of feed lowers its pH by one.
15 g/kg is the maximum recommended feed concentration within EU – this level is thought to be safe for pigs, chickens, fish and ruminants.
The compound is not environmentally harmful in feed use at these levels.
Calcium formate prevents the growth bacteria such as E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus hirae in growth mediums.
Calcium formate also prevents the growth of fungi like Aspergillus niger and Candida albicans.
However, the relevance of these experimental observations to feed preservation is not known.
Calcium formate is used as a masking agent in the chrome tanning of leather.
Calcium formate in tannage formulation promotes faster, more efficient leather penetration of the chrome.
Calcium formate can also be used as a replacement for formic acid in the pickling operation.
As a grout and cement additive, calcium formate imparts a number of desirable properties in the final product, e.g. increased hardness and decreased setting time.
Calcium formates addition is desirable for work at low temperature and for inhibition of corrosion of metal substrates within cement/grout.
Calcium formate is also effective in the prevention of efflorescence.
In drywall (gypsum board), calcium formate can function as a fire retardant.
Calcium formate and urea mixtures are effective deicers, and tend to cause less corrosion of steel and cement surfaces relative to some other deicers.
USAGE AREAS:
- Pharma
- Lubricants
- Water Treatment
- Oil & Gas
- Cleaning
- Coatings & Construction
- Food and Nutrition
- Cosmetics
- Polymers
- Rubber
APPLICATIONS:
-Raw material in the chemical industry
-Textile and leather industry
-Production of glues and adhesives
-Industrial raw material
-Construction industry
-Concrete admixture
-Building material
-Wastewater treatment
PROPERTIES:
-product line: BioUltra
-assay: ≥99.0% (T)
-impurities: Insoluble matter, passes filter test
-pH: 6.0-8.0 (25 °C, 1 M in H2O)
-solubility: H2O: 1 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
-anion traces: chloride (Cl-): ≤50 mg/kg, sulfate (SO42-): ≤50 mg/kg
PROPERTIES:
-Compound Formula: C2H2CaO4
-Molecular Weight: 130.11
-Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
-Melting Point: > 300 °C
-Density: 2.015 g/cm3
-Exact Mass: 129.9579
-Monoisotopic Mass: 129.9579
SPECIFICATIONS:
-Color: White
-Melting Point: >300.0°C
-Assay Percent Range: 98%
-Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
-Linear Formula: (HCOO)2Ca
-Packaging: Glass bottle
-Merck Index: 15,167
-Quantity: 250g
-Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: insoluble in alcohol
-Formula Weight: 130.11
STORAGE:
Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.
SYNONYM:
544-17-2
Calcium diformate
Formic acid, calcium salt
Calcoform
calcium;diformate
Calciumformate
Mravencan vapenaty
UNII-NP3JD65NPY
Mravencan vapenaty
Calcium formate (Ca(HCO2)2)
Formic acid calcium salt
HSDB 5019
NP3JD65NPY
EINECS 208-863-7
Formic acid, calcium salt (2:1)
calcium bis(formira)
AC1L1WEK
AC1MC2CZ
ACMC-1ANI3
EC 208-863-7
SCHEMBL39519
64-18-6 (Parent)
Calcium formate, 98%, pure
DTXSID0027193
CHEBI:81851
AKOS015901918
FT-0689236
C18586
Q221123
