(Antibacterial Preservative / pH Regulator)
by Muby Chem
Muby Chem operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility producing high quality Formic Acid known FOR its exceptional purity and effectiveness. This versatile compound is widely used in pharmaceutical applications.
Our advanced technology ensures the production of Formic Acid with exceptional purity and quality, making it an ideal choice FOR a variety of applications.
Applications: MOLACID® FOR is used as an antibacterial preservative, pH regulator, coagulant, reducing agent and processing aid in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, chemical and specialty formulations. It is incorporated into oral formulations, liquid systems, processing applications and specialty preparations to support preservation, pH control, formulation stability and product performance.
| # | PROPERTY | TYPICAL VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CAS No | 64-18-6 |
| 2 | Molecular Formula | CH2O2 |
| 3 | Molecular Weight | 46.03 g/mol |
| # | TEST | SPECIFICATION - USP |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | It occurs as clear, colourless, volatile liquid. |
| 2 | Identification Test (A) Test (B) |
(A) Infrared spectrophotometry. (B) pH: Not more than 4. |
| 3 | Solubility | It is miscible with water, with ethanol (96%) and with methylene chloride. |
| 4 | Related Substances (A) Unspecified Impurity (B) Total Impurity |
(A) Not more than 0.1%. (B) Not more than 0.3%. |
| 5 | Chlorides | Not more than 10 ppm. |
| 6 | Sulfates | Not more than 50 ppm. |
| 7 | Sulfites | Not more than 300 ppm. |
| 8 | Residue on Evaporation | Not more than 0.01%. |
| 9 | Specific gravity | Between 1.217–1.223. |
| 10 | Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 100.5%. |
MOLACID® FOR is packed in HDPE drum or IBC packing having bar-coded label.
The shelf life is 3 years. Preserve in tight containers.
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