Quick Answer:Calcium Formate is the calcium salt of formic acid, CAS No. 544-17-2, molecular formula Ca(HCOO)2, molecular weight about 130.11. It can be used in animal nutrition-related formulations, building material processes, and other industrial applications. When selecting, you must first distinguish the target use and applicable grade, then check content, calcium content, moisture, pH, impurities, regulatory status, and documents such as COA, SDS, TDS, and cannot simply interchange feed grade and industrial grade.

What is calcium formate?

Calcium Formate is composed of calcium ions and formate ions. The CAS number listed in PubChem is 544-17-2, and the molecular formula can be written as C2H2CaO4 or Ca(HCOO)2. Including both Chinese and English names, CAS number, and uses in procurement documents helps suppliers accurately match products and allows quality, regulatory, and logistics personnel to conduct cross-audits.

In the market, products are often distinguished as 'feed grade calcium formate' and 'industrial grade calcium formate', but the grade name itself is not a complete specification. Actual differences may also lie in raw material routes, impurity control, quality systems, labels, traceability, and regulatory documents. Buyers should establish written standards based on the target market and usage scenarios.

How to distinguish between feed-grade and industrial-grade calcium formate?

Animal nutrition-related applications

Calcium formate can be used as a source of formate in some animal nutrition and feed formulations. Whether it is allowed to be used, the applicable animals, the addition range, label and registration requirements depend on the latest regulations and formulation designs in the destination country or region. The purchaser should be confirmed by the nutrition, quality and regulations teams together, and the general technical introduction should not be regarded as a specific efficacy commitment or legal use basis.

Feed-related purchases usually pay more attention to raw material and production traceability, main content, calcium content, moisture, pH, impurities, batch stability and applicable quality and compliance documents. The formulation effect is also affected by the basic diet, animal stage, other acidifying components and processing conditions, and the customer needs to complete the formulation verification by themselves.

Building materials and industrial applications

In systems such as cement mortar and dry-mixed building materials, calcium formate can be used in formulation design related to early strength and setting process. The specific performance will be affected by the cement system, temperature, dosage and other admixtures, so the adaptability should be determined through experiments. Industrial uses may also involve processes such as leather or chemical synthesis, and the impurities and physical properties of concern in each scenario are different.

What indicators should be considered for the specifications of calcium formate?

ADDEASY currently lists reference indicators for feed/industrial products on the calcium formate product page, including calcium formate content not less than 98%, calcium content not less than 30.1%, loss on drying not higher than 0.5%, and pH 6.5—7.5. The above public data can be used for preliminary communication, but the latest available specifications, testing methods and batch results should still be subject to the formal TDS, COA and contract agreements.

At least four questions need to be answered during the evaluation: What testing methods are used for the indicators; Based on what criteria are the results calculated; Which impurities will affect your formula; What are the batch acceptance and re-inspection rules? For feed-related applications, it is also necessary to confirm the regulations, labeling and document requirements of the target market; For building materials applications, the setting time, early strength, compatibility and construction conditions should be evaluated through formula tests.

If you are comparing different formates, you can viewADDEASY Formic Acid and Formate Series. Providing the application, current specifications and process problems to be solved together is usually easier to obtain an effective solution than just asking "how much per ton".

Calcium Formate Procurement and Supplier Evaluation Steps

1. Define the application:Clarify animal nutrition, building materials, leather, synthetic or other applications, as well as the countries where they are sold or used.
2. Establish specifications:List the requirements for the main content, calcium, moisture, pH and key impurities, and indicate the testing methods.
3. Review documents:Check TDS, COA, SDS, labels and compliance documents required by the target market.
4. Verify samples:Conduct small-scale tests under actual formula and process conditions, and evaluate batch consistency if necessary.
5. Unify the inquiry:Compare the total delivery cost with the same specifications, quantity, packaging, port of destination and trade terms.

ADDEASY's existing product page shows 25kg bags. The actual packaging, pallets, shipping marks and available quantity need to be confirmed in combination with the order. If you need to evaluate the calcium formate supply solution, you cancontact ADDEASY to obtain materials, submit the application, specifications, quantity, port of destination and delivery plan.

Storage, Transportation and Regulatory Boundaries

Calcium formate should be stored under the conditions of sealed packaging, dryness and avoiding contamination. Specific storage, loading and unloading, personal protection and emergency measures shall follow the latest SDS and on-site risk assessment. For bagged products in sea transportation or long-term storage, attention shall also be paid to moisture prevention, packaging damage, pallet stability and label clarity.

The regulatory logics of feed additives, industrial chemicals and building materials are different, and regulations in various countries may also be updated. Buyers need to confirm import, registration, license, label, limit and end-use requirements. The technical documents provided by the supplier can support the assessment, but cannot replace the regulatory confirmation responsibility that the buyer undertakes in the target market.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ

Question: What is the CAS number and molecular formula of calcium formate?

Answer:Calcium formate has a CAS number of 544-17-2, a molecular formula of Ca(HCOO)2 or C2H2CaO4, and an English name of Calcium Formate. The molecular weight is approximately 130.11.

Question: Can feed-grade calcium formate replace industrial-grade calcium formate?

Answer:Can't judge whether it can be replaced only by the name. The impurities, production management, labels and regulatory documents of the two may be different. It must be evaluated according to the specific use, regulations of the target market and the specifications confirmed by both parties.

Question: Is the role of calcium formate in building materials fixed?

Answer:It is not fixed. It is related to setting and early strength in some cement or mortar formulations, but the effect is affected by cement system, temperature, dosage and other admixtures. It should be verified through actual formulation tests.

Question: What documents should be requested for the purchase of calcium formate?

Answer:Usually, TDS, COA, and SDS should be checked; if it is used in feed-related scenarios, labels, registrations, or other compliance materials need to be confirmed according to the requirements of the target market. The specific list shall be determined by the buyer's quality and regulatory team.

Question: What factors affect the quotation of calcium formate?

Answer:The price will be affected by grade, indicators, purchase quantity, packaging, delivery time, raw materials and supply and demand, transportation routes, and trade terms. The quotation obtained after providing complete parameters is more valuable for reference.

Obtain Calcium Formate quotation

When you need a calcium formate supply solution, please provide ADDEASY with the end use, country of sale or use, target specifications, expected purchase quantity, packaging requirements, port of destination, and FOB/CIF/CNF requirements. We can further confirm the current TDS, COA, SDS, packaging, and quotation information. The basic product information can be viewedADDEASY Calcium Formate Product Page, or you can also browseFine Chemical Products and Applications.