Calcium Formate

Minerals & Salts

Calcium Formate

Calcium formate is an organic calcium salt used in feed, silage and selected industrial applications, depending on the grade. Discuss the required formulation, grade and documentation with REHN BIOTECH.

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Product overview

  • Application:Calcium formate is an organic salt suitable for use in pig and poultry diets.
  • It acts as a feedstock preservative and has an acidifying effect on the gastro-intestinal tract, which promotes good gut-health.Silage Treatment : formate in the silage suppresses the formation of side reaction products such as propionic acid, while promoting the formation of desirable lactic acid in anaerobic fermentation.Leather Tanning : Calcium formate is used extensively in the leather industry as a masking agent in the chrome-tanning process.
  • SpecificationCalcium Formate, wt %98.0 minMoisture, wt %0.5 maxWater Insoluble, wt %0.05 maxTypical PropertiesMelting PointdecomposespH of 10% Water Solution7.5Bulk Density lbs / ft372.6 Packing: 25kgs per bag or customized according to customerLoading: 1×20’fcl can hold 26 tons without pallet, and 22 tons with palletsStorage: Keep dry and away from lightShelf life: 24 months

Specification review for Calcium Formate

For formulation evaluation, identify the requirements below before selecting a grade.

  • Assay
  • Moisture
  • Water-insoluble matter
  • Intended application

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TDS, SDS and sample COA are available on request for the applicable grade.