Formic Acid 85%
Formic acid 85-99% for leather, silage, rubber and textile buyers, from Chinese and European plants.
Options and prices
| Ref. | Strength / pack | USD range per tonne | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|---|
| LY0817-1 | 85% 1200 kg | 380 - 560 | 21 tonne |
| LY0817-2 | 85% 35 kg | 430 - 620 | 20 tonne |
| LY0817-3 | 85% 250 kg | 410 - 590 | 20 tonne |
| LY0817-4 | 90% 35 kg | 470 - 650 | 20 tonne |
| LY0817-5 | 94% 35 kg | 520 - 720 | 20 tonne |
| LY0817-6 | 99% 35 kg | 700 - 920 | 20 tonne |
FOB Shanghai / Tianjin, per tonne of solution. Indicative market ranges in USD, not offers. A written offer or proforma fixes price, specification and terms. Indicative prices, updated November 2026.
Formic acid at 85%, 90%, 94% and 99% for leather tanning, silage and feed preservation, rubber coagulation, textile dyeing and descaler formulations. Price follows methanol and carbon monoxide cost, with Chinese plants undercutting European output. Bought in IBC, drum or ISO tank lots and shipped as a corrosive under IMDG.
Specifications
| Formic acid content | 85%, 90%, 94%, 99% min |
|---|---|
| Appearance | clear colourless liquid, pungent |
| Acetic acid | 0.4% max |
| CAS | 64-18-6 |
| IMDG | Class 8, UN 1779 |
| Packing | 35 kg or 250 kg drums, 1,200 kg IBC, 20-22 t ISO tanks, about 21-22 t per 20' load. |
| Typical origins | China, Germany, Finland, India, Netherlands |
Trade terms
- Price basis: FOB Shanghai / Tianjin, per tonne of solution
- Payment: Telegraphic transfer (T/T), Letter of credit (L/C)
- Minimum order: 21 tonne
- Lead time: 10-25 days