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Product Description
Formic acid (HCO2H), also known as methanoic acid, represents a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It is generally used in processing textiles and leather. In line with this, formic acid is utilized as an organic synthetic reagent that occurs naturally in several sources, including the venom of ant and bee stings. It acts as a preservative and antibacterial agent in livestock feed. As such, formic acid helps in countering the attacks of pathogenic fungi, bacteria, molds, etc. It also assists in manufacturing medicines for rheumatism or vasoconstriction. Consequently, formic acid finds wide-ranging applications in the preparation of pickled fish, juices, pickled fruits and vegetables, jelly candies, vegetable and fruit purees, etc., to increase their shelf life.