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    BASF is the world's largest producer of formic acid, with an annual capacity of 255,000 metric tons produced at facilities around the world. They promote formic acid as a reliable and high-quality product that can be substituted for other acids, noting its environmental benefits. BASF positions itself as a partner that can provide technical expertise, support innovations, and reliably supply formic acid globally.

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    BASF is the world's largest producer of formic acid, with an annual capacity of 255,000 metric tons produced at facilities around the world. They promote formic acid as a reliable and high-quality product that can be substituted for other acids, noting its environmental benefits. BASF positions itself as a partner that can provide technical expertise, support innovations, and reliably supply formic acid globally.

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    BASF is the world's largest producer of formic acid, with an annual capacity of 255,000 metric tons produced at facilities around the world. They promote formic acid as a reliable and high-quality product that can be substituted for other acids, noting its environmental benefits. BASF positions itself as a partner that can provide technical expertise, support innovations, and reliably supply formic acid globally.

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    BASF Intermediates

    Formic acid from BASF


    The multitalented classic

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid

    Good reasons for formic acid from BASF


    As the world’s most important manufacturer, we are a partner our
    customers can rely on for formic acid, and for more:

    We supply formic acid to you


    reliably, in excellent quality, around the world.

    We support you with our


    technical expertise.

    We foster your innovations


    as an expert partner.

    We advise you on using formic acid


    as a substitute for other acids.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid

    Good reasons for formic acid from BASF


    As the world’s most important manufacturer, we are a partner our
    customers can rely on for formic acid, and for more:

    We supply formic acid to you


    reliably, in excellent quality, around the world.

    We support you with our


    technical expertise.

    We foster your innovations


    as an expert partner.

    We advise you on using formic acid


    as a substitute for other acids.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    We deliver high quality,
    reliably, around the world
    „ Our sales staff are at your disposal - around the world.
    „ We respond to your needs flexibly offering tailored logistic solutions.
    „ We supply customers with fairly small requirements through our distribution
    partners.
    „ Our annual capacity is 255,000 metric tons,
    available at two manufacturing sites
    and logistics centers
    around the world. Ludwigshafen
    New Gebze
    Orleans New York Nanjing

    Production site Logistics center


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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    We deliver high quality,
    reliably, around the world
    „ Optimized, fully backward-integrated
    production process Methyl
    Water
    formate
    „ Dedicated formic-acid manufacturing Methanol
    plants that operate continually. recycling
    „ More than 30 years of manufacturing Formic acid
    experience.
    „ Most stringent quality control.
    85% 94% 99%
    Benefits for you
    X You receive formic acid reliably
    and on request at short notice, no matter where you are.
    X The high purity of our formic acid
    promotes the quality of your products.
    X We even offer a broad range of different concentrations (85%,
    94%, 99%), all of excellent quality.
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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid

    Good reasons for formic acid from BASF


    As the world’s most important manufacturer, we are a partner our
    customers can rely on for formic acid, and for more:

    We supply formic acid to you


    reliably, in excellent quality, around the world.

    We support you with our


    technical expertise.

    We foster your innovations


    as an expert partner.

    We advise you on using formic acid


    as a substitute for other acids.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    Our advice
    is based on technical expertise
    We offer solutions
    that will move you forward:
    „ Your contact
    for technical issues.
    „ In over 30 years experience
    in handling formic acid.
    „ Intensive exchange, e.g.
    through innovation partnerships.

    Benefits for you


    X Customized advice on:
    z Handling and storage of formic acid
    z Application-specific questions
    z Physical and chemical properties
    z REACH – the new chemicals regulation
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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid

    Good reasons for formic acid from BASF


    As the world’s most important manufacturer, we are a partner our
    customers can rely on for formic acid, and for more:

    We supply formic acid to you


    reliably, in excellent quality, around the world.

    We support you with our


    technical expertise.

    We foster your innovations


    as an expert partner.

    We advise you on using formic acid


    as a substitute for other acids.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    We are the right partner
    for your innovations
    „ We support your ideas for tomorrow through our innovation partnerships.
    See for example the development of formic acid as a new source of energy.
    „ Being part of our global integrated know-how Verbund system, we have access to
    BASF’s multifaceted research facilities as we need them

    Benefits for you


    X Rely on us as your expert partner:
    our advice to you is backed by an interdisciplinary cluster of Research &
    Development expertise.
    X We support you in new applications to achieve joint success faster and more
    thoroughly.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid

    Good reasons for formic acid from BASF


    As the world’s most important manufacturer, we are a partner our
    customers can rely on for formic acid, and for more:

    We supply formic acid to you


    reliably, in excellent quality, around the world.

    We support you with our


    technical expertise.

    We foster your innovations


    as an expert partner.

    We advise you on using formic acid


    as a substitute for other acids.

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    Formic acid:
    the efficient alternative
    Multi-faceted applications
    „ Textiles: dyeing, impregnating, pre-treatment, mercerization
    Neutralization „ Leather: tanning, bating, dyeing and refining
    and „ Rubber: latex coagulation
    acidification „ Waste-gas treatment: desulfurization
    „ Grass silage: preservation of green fodder
    Preservation „ Feed: preservation of grain, corn, etc.
    „ Fish silage: prevention of salmonellae
    „ Drinking water: salmonella control
    „ Industrial plants: cleaning, descaling, derusting
    Cleaner „ Household: descaling, cleaning
    and biocide „ Wine casks, beer barrels and kegs
    „ Dairy
    „ Plasticizers: epoxidation of soy bean oil to ESO
    „ Paper: sizing agent for surfacing
    Reactant
    „ Artificial sweetener
    „ Semiconductor board soldering
    „ Oilfield chemicals: formate salts (cesium, potassium formates)
    Starting material „ Runway deicing (potassium formate)
    „ Refrigerant for cold stores (potassium formate)

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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    Formic acid:
    the efficient alternative
    Advantages vs. other acids:
    „ Highest acid density
    among organic acids
    (acid equivalent per ton)
    „ One of the strongest organic acids
    „ Less corrosive than most inorganic acids

    Environmentally compatible formic acid …


    „ does not result in phosphate or nitrate loading of waste water
    „ is readily biodegradable
    „ has the lowest chemical oxygen demand (COD)
    „ and the most favorable environmental characteristics,
    compared to other organic acids

    These properties make formic acid a sustainable, nature-identical acid.


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    BASF Intermediates – Formic acid
    Formic acid:
    the efficient alternative
    Comparison of environmental characteristics of different acids

    Phos- Sul-
    Formic Acetic Citric Lactic phoric famic
    Parameter acid acid acid acid acid acid
    COD 348 1067 750 1067 0 0
    g O2/kg acid

    TOC*
    261 400 375 400 0 0
    g C/kg acid

    N 0 0 0 0 0 144
    g N-NO3/kg acid

    P 0 0 0 0 316 0
    g P/kg acid

    SO42-
    0 0 0 0 0 990
    g SO42-/kg acid

    Beneficial characteristic Detrimental characteristic

    * TOC: total organic carbon - an alternative parameter to COD 13


    BASF Intermediates – Ameisensäure
    Formic acid:
    the efficient alternative
    „ Formic acid can substitute …

    acetic acid phosphoric acid citric acid and


    and sulfamic acid lactic acid
    in neutralization
    in pH adjustment/acidification
    in cleaning
    as a biocide/in preservation

    „ suitable „„ highly suitable „„„ ideal


    Benefits for you
    X Lower cost, superior performance:
    Compared to other acids, a smaller volume of formic acid
    achieves greater efficiency in many applications.
    X Less waste water charges
    X Less environmental impact
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    BASF Intermediates – Ameisensäure

    Product specifications
    Nomenclature Name „ Formic acid
    Chemical name „ Formylic acid „ Hydrogen carboxylic acid
    „ Aminic acid „ Methanoic acid
    CAS number „ 64-18-6
    EINECS number „ 200-579-1
    INDEX number „ 607-001-00-0
    O
    Structural formula H
    H O
    Chemical State „ liquid
    properties Color „ clear
    Odor „ pungent
    Solubility „ mixable with water, ethanol, glycol
    Physical Freezing point „ -50.8°C (85% formic acid)
    properties Boiling point „ 107.3°C (85% formic acid)
    Density at 20°C [68°F] „ 1.195 g/cm³ (85% formic acid)
    Vapor pressure at 20°C [68°F] „ 24.2 hPa (85% formic acid)
    Shelf life „ 3 years

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    BASF Intermediates – Ameisensäure

    Product specifications
    Formic acid from BASF is registered according to …
    „ REACH Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals
    (preregistered, registration pending)
    „ BPD Biocidal Products Directive
    (biocide applications)
    „ FAMI-QS Feed Additive and Premixture Quality System
    (feed applications)
    BASF Intermediates

    Formic acid from BASF


    The multitalented classic
    We look forward to your inquiries!

    Commercial inquiries Technical inquiries


    Phone: +49 621 60 – 42181 Phone: +49 621 60 – 49846
    [email protected]
    www.formicacid.de
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