Calcium Formate,CAS:544-17-2,H.S code:291512

CAS:544-17-2,

Calcium formate is primarily used as a feed additive in animal nutrition, enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting growth in livestock. It serves as a preservative in silage, helping to improve fermentation and prevent spoilage. In construction, calcium formate acts as a setting accelerator for cement and concrete, enhancing durability and reducing water permeability. Additionally, it is utilized in the production of various chemicals and as a de-icing agent on roads due to its low environmental impact compared to traditional salt. Its versatility makes it valuable in multiple industries, including agriculture and construction.

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Calcium formate, an organic calcium salt, has various applications across different industries due to its properties. Here are some of its primary uses:

1. **Construction Industry**:  
   - **Concrete Additive**: Calcium formate acts as a setting accelerator for concrete, helping it to harden faster and improve strength.
   - **Mortar and Plaster**: It enhances workability and water retention in mortar and plaster mixes.

2. **Animal Feed**:  
   - Used as a feed additive in livestock to promote gut health and improve nutrient absorption.

3. **Textiles and Leather**:  
   - It is employed in the tanning process and as a dyeing auxiliary in textile production.

4. **Food Industry**:  
   - Utilized as a food preservative and acidity regulator, though its use in food products is regulated in some regions.

5. **Chemical Industry**:  
   - Acts as a dehydrating agent and a buffering agent in various chemical reactions.

6. **Agriculture**:  
   - Used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer, contributing to improved nutrient availability for plants.

7. **Pharmaceuticals**:  
   - Employed as an excipient in some drug formulations.

8. **Research and Development**:  
   - In laboratories, it is often used as a reagent or in buffer solutions.

Due to its versatility, calcium formate is a valuable compound in many industrial processes.

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SKU 544-17-2
EINECS 208-863-7
HS Code 291512
Formula Ca(Hcoo)2
Application Agricultural, Feed, Food, Industrial, Water Treatment, Textile, Dyeing,Leather & Detergent
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Calcium formate is primarily used as a feed additive in animal nutrition, enhancing nutrient absorption and promoting growth in livestock. It serves as a preservative in silage, helping to improve fermentation and prevent spoilage. In construction, calcium formate acts as a setting accelerator for cement and concrete, enhancing durability and reducing water permeability. Additionally, it is utilized in the production of various chemicals and as a de-icing agent on roads due to its low environmental impact compared to traditional salt. Its versatility makes it valuable in multiple industries, including agriculture and construction.

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