CALCIUM FORMATE
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CALCIUM FORMATE
Premium Quality Calcium Formate – High-Purity Cement Setting Accelerator, Advanced Construction Chemical & Superior Performance Concrete Additive for Construction Applications, Concrete Manufacturing, Mortar Production, Tile Adhesive Formulation & Feed Additive Operations
✅ Premium Cement Accelerator – Superior Setting Speed & High Chemical Performance
✅ Multiple Grade Options – Construction, Feed, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Grades
✅ Excellent Processing Properties – Fast Dissolution, Superior Acceleration Performance
✅ Multi-Industry Compatible – Construction, Concrete, Feed & Industrial Applications
✅ Quality Assured – Established Performance Standards Supporting Optimal Construction Results
Description
High-Quality Calcium Formate
Calcium Formate, with chemical formula Ca(HCOO)₂ and CAS number 544-17-2, commonly known as Calcium Diformate, Formic Acid Calcium Salt, or Calcium Methanoate, available in various grades including construction grade (98-99% Ca(HCOO)₂), feed grade (99-100% Ca(HCOO)₂), pharmaceutical grade (99.5-100.5% Ca(HCOO)₂), industrial grade (96-98% Ca(HCOO)₂), ultrafine grade (99+ % Ca(HCOO)₂), and coated grade (97-99% Ca(HCOO)₂), is a white crystalline powder with exceptional water solubility and outstanding cement acceleration properties appearing as fine white crystalline powder with excellent dissolution characteristics and superior performance control. Calcium Formate is specifically manufactured to provide reliable setting acceleration, effective early strength development, superior processing enhancement, and controlled performance characteristics, making it ideal for applications requiring concrete acceleration, cement setting enhancement, mortar strengthening, tile adhesive improvement, and feed preservation in construction operations, concrete manufacturing, dry mortar production, tile adhesive formulation, and animal feed processing. The compound works through several mechanisms including calcium ion release for cement hydration acceleration, pH modification for setting enhancement, nucleation promotion for strength development, and antimicrobial action for feed preservation, providing superior acceleration performance, reliable processing characteristics, effective strength optimization, and outstanding quality consistency. Calcium Formate represents one of the most important construction chemicals across multiple industries, providing exceptional setting acceleration, superior early strength development, excellent water solubility, and outstanding processing reliability, making it essential for construction companies, concrete manufacturers, mortar producers, tile adhesive formulators, and feed manufacturers requiring high-performance cement accelerators and comprehensive technical support.
At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply high-performance Calcium Formate manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international construction, feed, pharmaceutical, and industrial application specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes various particle sizes, purity levels, and specialized grades meeting diverse requirements for concrete acceleration, mortar enhancement, tile adhesive formulation, feed preservation, and industrial processing across global construction, concrete, feed, and industrial markets.
✅ Advanced Acceleration Technology – Optimized Setting Speed & Multi-Industry Applications
✅ Consistent Quality Standards – Multiple Product Classifications with Comprehensive Documentation
✅ Essential Construction Chemical – Superior Functional, Processing & Performance Characteristics
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Construction, Concrete Manufacturing, Feed Processing, Industrial Operations
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization
The global calcium formate market was valued at approximately USD 620 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 890 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period. Market expansion is driven by increasing construction activities, growing concrete production, expanding infrastructure development, and rising feed additive applications.
Technical Specifications & Calcium Formate Properties
| Property | Construction Grade | Feed Grade | Pharmaceutical Grade | Industrial Grade | Ultrafine Grade | Coated Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ca(HCOO)₂ Content (%) | 98.0-99.0 | 99.0-100.0 | 99.5-100.5 | 96.0-98.0 | 99.0+ | 97.0-99.0 |
| Calcium (Ca) Content (%) | 30.4-30.8 | 30.6-31.0 | 30.7-31.1 | 29.8-30.4 | 30.7+ | 30.0-30.8 |
| Formic Acid Content (%) | 68.8-69.6 | 69.0-69.4 | 69.1-69.8 | 67.6-69.2 | 69.0+ | 68.0-69.6 |
| Loss on Drying (%) | 0.3-0.8 | 0.2-0.6 | 0.1-0.4 | 0.5-1.2 | 0.2-0.5 | 0.4-1.0 |
| Water Insoluble Matter (%) | 0.05-0.2 | 0.02-0.1 | 0.01-0.05 | 0.1-0.5 | 0.02-0.08 | 0.08-0.3 |
| Chloride (Cl) (%) | 0.01-0.05 | 0.005-0.02 | 0.002-0.01 | 0.02-0.08 | 0.005-0.02 | 0.01-0.06 |
| Sulfate (SO₄) (%) | 0.02-0.08 | 0.01-0.04 | 0.005-0.02 | 0.05-0.15 | 0.01-0.04 | 0.03-0.12 |
| pH (10% solution) | 6.5-7.5 | 7.0-8.0 | 7.2-7.8 | 6.0-7.5 | 7.0-8.0 | 6.5-7.5 |
| Bulk Density (kg/m³) | 500-700 | 600-800 | 550-750 | 450-650 | 300-500 | 500-750 |
| True Density (g/cm³) | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.02 | 2.01-2.02 |
| Particle Size D50 (μm) | 50-200 | 80-300 | 30-150 | 100-500 | 5-50 | 50-400 |
| Particle Size D97 (μm) | 200-800 | 300-1000 | 150-600 | 500-1500 | 50-200 | 200-1200 |
| Water Solubility (g/L at 20°C) | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 | 162 |
| Dissolution Time (min) | 2-5 | 3-8 | 1-4 | 5-15 | 1-3 | 3-10 |
| Crystal Form | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic | Orthorhombic |
| Crystal Size (μm) | 20-100 | 30-150 | 15-80 | 50-300 | 2-20 | 25-200 |
| Melting Point (°C) | 300-310 | 300-310 | 300-310 | 300-310 | 300-310 | 300-310 |
| Decomposition Temp (°C) | >400 | >400 | >400 | >400 | >400 | >400 |
| Specific Heat (J/g·K) | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Electrical Conductivity (mS/cm) | 85-95 | 90-100 | 92-98 | 80-92 | 88-96 | 82-94 |
| Hygroscopicity | Low | Low | Very Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Flowability | Good | Excellent | Good | Fair | Challenging | Good |
| Compressibility | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Angle of Repose (°) | 35-45 | 30-40 | 32-42 | 40-55 | 45-60 | 35-50 |
| Setting Acceleration (%) | 30-50 | N/A | 25-40 | 20-45 | 35-55 | 25-45 |
| Early Strength Gain (%) | 15-25 | N/A | 12-20 | 10-22 | 18-28 | 12-23 |
| Working Time Reduction (%) | 20-40 | N/A | 15-30 | 18-35 | 25-45 | 18-38 |
| Compressive Strength (MPa) | +2-5 | N/A | +1.5-4 | +1-4 | +3-6 | +2-4.5 |
| Dosage Range (%) | 0.5-2.0 | 0.3-1.5 | 0.3-1.2 | 0.8-3.0 | 0.2-1.0 | 0.5-2.5 |
| Minimum Dosage (%) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Maximum Dosage (%) | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 4.0 |
| Recommended Dosage (%) | 0.8-1.5 | 0.5-1.0 | 0.5-1.0 | 1.0-2.0 | 0.3-0.8 | 0.8-1.8 |
| Color | White | White | Pure White | White/Off-White | Pure White | White |
| Appearance | Crystalline Powder | Crystalline Powder | Fine Crystalline | Crystalline Powder | Ultrafine Powder | Coated Powder |
| Odor | Odorless | Slight | Odorless | Slight | Odorless | Slight |
| Taste | Slightly Sour | Slightly Sour | Tasteless | Slightly Sour | Slightly Sour | Slightly Sour |
| Toxicity | Low | Very Low | Very Low | Low | Under Study | Low |
| Biocompatibility | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Environmental Impact | Low | Very Low | Low | Low | Unknown | Low |
| Biodegradability | Good | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Fair |
| Iron (Fe) (ppm) | <20 | <10 | <5 | <50 | <10 | <30 |
| Aluminum (Al) (ppm) | <50 | <20 | <10 | <100 | <20 | <80 |
| Magnesium (Mg) (ppm) | <100 | <50 | <30 | <200 | <50 | <150 |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) (ppm) | <5 | <2 | <1 | <10 | <2 | <8 |
| Lead (Pb) (ppm) | <1 | <0.5 | <0.2 | <2 | <0.5 | <1.5 |
| Arsenic (As) (ppm) | <0.5 | <0.2 | <0.1 | <1 | <0.2 | <0.8 |
| Mercury (Hg) (ppm) | <0.1 | <0.05 | <0.02 | <0.2 | <0.05 | <0.15 |
| Cadmium (Cd) (ppm) | <0.2 | <0.1 | <0.05 | <0.5 | <0.1 | <0.3 |
| Storage Temperature (°C) | 10-35 | 15-30 | 15-25 | 5-40 | 15-25 | 10-35 |
| Storage Humidity (%) | <75 | <65 | <60 | <80 | <55 | <70 |
| Packaging | Bags/Bulk | Bags/Boxes | Bags/Drums | Bags/Bulk | Drums/Bottles | Bags/Bulk |
| Shelf Life (months) | 24 | 36 | 18 | 48 | 12 | 30 |
| Container Material | PE/PP/Paper | PE/PP | PE/PP/Glass | PE/PP/Paper | HDPE/Glass | PE/PP/Paper |
| Transport Class | Non-Hazardous | Non-Hazardous | Non-Hazardous | Non-Hazardous | Non-Hazardous | Non-Hazardous |
| Regulatory Status | Industrial | Feed Grade | Pharmaceutical | Industrial | Under Review | Industrial |
| GMP Compliance | No | Yes | Yes | No | Limited | No |
| REACH Registration | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Pending | Yes |
| Application Temperature (°C) | -10 to 50 | 10 to 40 | 15 to 35 | -20 to 60 | 10 to 45 | -5 to 55 |
| Processing pH Range | 6-12 | 6-9 | 7-9 | 5-12 | 6-10 | 6-11 |
| Compatibility | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good |
| Reactivity | Low | Very Low | Very Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Corrosivity | Non-Corrosive | Non-Corrosive | Non-Corrosive | Low | Non-Corrosive | Low |
| Flammability | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable | Non-Flammable |
| Auto-ignition Temp (°C) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure (Pa) | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
| Cost Effectiveness | High | Medium | Low | Very High | Low | Medium |
| Performance Reliability | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Very Good |
| Technical Support | Enhanced | Standard | Premium | Basic | Premium | Standard |
| Application Training | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Custom Development | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited | Yes | No |
| Analytical Support | Full | Full | Full | Basic | Full | Basic |
| Quality Guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Performance Testing | Available | Required | Required | Optional | Required | Optional |
| Pilot Trials | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes | Limited |
| Global Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide | Regional | Worldwide | Limited | Worldwide |
| Supply Reliability | Excellent | Excellent | Very Good | Excellent | Good | Very Good |
| Lead Time (days) | 5-12 | 7-14 | 14-28 | 3-10 | 21-35 | 7-15 |
| Minimum Order (kg) | 500 | 1000 | 100 | 1000 | 25 | 500 |
| Bulk Pricing | Available | Available | Limited | Available | No | Available |
| Contract Terms | Flexible | Flexible | Specialized | Flexible | Premium | Standard |
Available Product Types:
- Construction Grade Calcium Formate for cement and concrete acceleration
- Feed Grade Calcium Formate for animal feed preservation and acidification
- Pharmaceutical Grade Calcium Formate for drug formulation and medical applications
- Industrial Grade Calcium Formate for general industrial applications
- Ultrafine Grade Calcium Formate for specialized high-performance applications
- Coated Grade Calcium Formate for enhanced flowability and handling
- Concrete Accelerator Grade for rapid setting applications
- Mortar Grade for dry mortar and tile adhesive applications
- Winter Grade for cold weather construction
- Marine Grade for marine concrete applications
- High Purity Grade for sensitive applications
- Food Grade for food processing applications
Specialized Application Solutions:
- Concrete acceleration and early strength development systems
- Cement setting enhancement and processing optimization
- Dry mortar formulation and performance improvement
- Tile adhesive development and application enhancement
- Feed preservation and animal nutrition optimization
- Industrial processing and chemical manufacturing applications
- Cold weather construction and winter concrete solutions
- Marine concrete and offshore construction applications
- Precast concrete and rapid construction systems
- Self-leveling compound and flooring applications
- Quality control systems and analytical testing protocols
- Process optimization and efficiency improvement consulting
- Technical training and application development programs
- Performance monitoring and troubleshooting services
Construction and Concrete Applications
Concrete Acceleration Operations Construction companies utilize Calcium Formate for concrete acceleration, setting speed enhancement, and early strength development requiring construction grade specifications. Construction professionals employ calcium formate for rapid setting, cold weather concreting applications requiring early strength development, faster demolding, and project schedule optimization in concrete construction operations.
Cement Enhancement Applications Cement manufacturers use Calcium Formate for cement modification, hydration acceleration, and performance enhancement requiring cement grade specifications. Cement technologists employ calcium formate for setting control, strength development applications requiring cement performance, processing efficiency, and quality optimization in cement production.
Dry Mortar Production Mortar producers utilize Calcium Formate for dry mortar acceleration, workability improvement, and strength enhancement requiring mortar grade specifications. Mortar specialists employ calcium formate in tile adhesive, cement-based plastering mortar, repairing mortar, waterproof mortar and other products for early strength improvement and processing optimization.
Tile Adhesive Manufacturing Tile adhesive manufacturers use Calcium Formate for adhesion enhancement, setting acceleration, and performance optimization requiring adhesive grade specifications. Adhesive formulators employ calcium formate for bond strength, working time applications requiring adhesive performance, application characteristics, and durability in tile adhesive production.
For comprehensive information about calcium formate applications, construction benefits, and technical specifications, visit the Sakshi Chem Sciences Construction Chemicals Guide which provides detailed guidance on calcium formate properties, construction applications, and performance optimization for construction industry professionals.
Feed and Agricultural Applications
Animal Feed Preservation Feed manufacturers utilize Calcium Formate for feed preservation, antimicrobial protection, and nutritional enhancement requiring feed grade specifications. Feed nutritionists employ calcium formate as a preservative in animal feeds, commonly in pig and poultry diets, packed with acidifying properties that facilitate good gut health.
Pig Feed Formulation Swine nutrition specialists use Calcium Formate for digestive health improvement, growth promotion, and feed efficiency requiring pig feed grade specifications. Swine nutritionists employ calcium formate for gut acidification, pathogen control applications requiring digestive health, feed conversion, and performance optimization in pig nutrition programs.
Poultry Feed Applications Poultry producers utilize Calcium Formate for broiler performance, egg production enhancement, and digestive health requiring poultry grade specifications. Poultry nutritionists employ calcium formate for crop acidification, bacterial control applications requiring poultry health, production efficiency, and feed safety in poultry nutrition systems.
Aquaculture Feed Systems Aquaculture operators use Calcium Formate for fish feed preservation, water quality improvement, and growth enhancement requiring aquaculture grade specifications. Aquaculture nutritionists employ calcium formate for feed stability, antimicrobial protection applications requiring fish health, water quality, and production efficiency in aquaculture operations.
Industrial and Chemical Applications
Chemical Manufacturing Chemical producers utilize Calcium Formate for chemical synthesis, intermediate production, and process enhancement requiring industrial grade specifications. Chemical engineers employ calcium formate for reaction acceleration, pH modification applications requiring chemical processing, product quality, and manufacturing efficiency in chemical production.
Textile Processing Textile manufacturers use Calcium Formate for fabric treatment, processing aid applications, and quality enhancement requiring textile grade specifications. Textile specialists employ calcium formate as an antifoaming agent in the textile and paper-making industries, used to eliminate and control auxiliary textile coating compounds.
Paper Manufacturing Paper producers utilize Calcium Formate for paper processing, coating applications, and quality improvement requiring paper grade specifications. Paper technologists employ calcium formate for coating enhancement, processing aid applications requiring paper quality, surface properties, and manufacturing efficiency in paper production.
Oil and Gas Applications Oil field service companies use Calcium Formate for drilling fluid formulation, wellbore stability, and performance enhancement requiring oil field grade specifications. Drilling engineers employ calcium formate for formation protection, fluid loss control applications requiring drilling performance, wellbore integrity, and operational efficiency in oil and gas operations.
Quality Control & Testing Procedures
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with calcium formate standards, construction requirements, feed specifications, pharmaceutical standards, and international quality standards. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including chemical composition analysis, particle size determination, and comprehensive performance evaluation.
Quality assurance procedures include:
- Calcium formate content determination using titration methods
- Calcium content analysis using complexometric titration
- Formic acid content testing using acid-base titration
- Loss on drying determination using gravimetric methods
- Water insoluble matter analysis using filtration methods
- Chloride content testing using potentiometric titration
- Sulfate content analysis using gravimetric methods
- pH measurement using calibrated electrodes
- Particle size distribution analysis using laser diffraction
- Water solubility testing using dissolution methods
- Dissolution time measurement using standardized procedures
- Heavy metals testing using ICP-MS and atomic absorption
- Trace element analysis using instrumental methods
- Microbiological testing using standard culture methods
- Crystal structure analysis using X-ray diffraction
- Thermal analysis using TGA and DSC methods
- Scanning electron microscopy for morphology analysis
- Chemical purity testing using chromatographic methods
- Performance testing using application-specific protocols
- Setting time testing using Vicat apparatus
- Compressive strength testing using standard methods
- Feed preservation testing using microbiological methods
- Antimicrobial efficacy testing using challenge studies
- Stability testing using accelerated aging protocols
- Environmental compliance verification using standard methods
- Quality system compliance using ISO standards
- Customer application support using pilot testing
- Technical consultation using expert evaluation
- Continuous improvement using statistical process control
Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including moisture protection, temperature control, contamination prevention, proper ventilation, and comprehensive handling procedures for maintaining Calcium Formate quality and ensuring safe processing throughout storage and application periods while following all best practices for chemical handling.
Market Applications & Industry Trends
Construction Industry Growth Growing global construction activities, increasing infrastructure development, expanding concrete production, and rising cold weather construction drive continued demand for calcium formate in construction applications requiring setting acceleration, early strength development, and processing optimization.
Feed Industry Expansion Increasing animal feed production, growing livestock industry, expanding aquaculture operations, and rising feed preservation demands drive adoption of calcium formate for feed applications requiring antimicrobial protection, digestive health, and nutritional enhancement.
Industrial Market Development Advancing chemical processing, increasing textile production, expanding paper manufacturing, and growing industrial applications drive development of calcium formate applications requiring processing enhancement, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
Infrastructure Development Growing urbanization, increasing transportation projects, expanding commercial construction, and rising residential development drive adoption of calcium formate for infrastructure applications requiring rapid construction, early strength, and project acceleration.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Health and Safety Management Calcium Formate has low toxicity and requires standard industrial hygiene practices including dust control, personal protective equipment, and proper ventilation ensuring worker protection with consideration for good industrial practices and established safety procedures from handling and processing operations.
Transportation Safety Standards Compliance with standard shipping requirements and material handling guidelines ensures safe transportation and handling in industrial operations with established procedures for chemical material management and safety protocols during transport operations.
Environmental Protection Standards Adherence to environmental regulations, emission controls, and waste management requirements ensures responsible use in manufacturing applications with established environmental protection measures and sustainable production practices for calcium formate manufacturing.
Regulatory Compliance Standards Compliance with construction standards, feed regulations, and international chemical standards ensures safe use in construction and feed applications with established regulatory documentation and quality assurance systems for regulated applications.
Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits
✔ Superior Setting Acceleration – Exceptional cement acceleration and early strength development with reliable performance
✔ High Water Solubility – Rapid dissolution and excellent processing characteristics
✔ Chemical Stability – Stable composition ensuring consistent processing results
✔ Multiple Grade Options – Various specifications for specific application requirements
✔ Multi-Application Versatility – Suitable for construction, feed, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications
✔ Cost Effectiveness – Excellent performance enhancement and cost optimization capabilities
✔ Processing Enhancement – Improved setting speed, strength development, and processing characteristics
✔ Quality Consistency – Reliable chemical composition and performance across batches
✔ Cold Weather Performance – Excellent low-temperature acceleration and setting enhancement
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and formulation optimization services
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Industry compliant grades with comprehensive documentation
✔ Global Availability – Reliable supply chains and worldwide distribution network
✔ Environmental Safety – Low toxicity, biodegradable chemical with excellent safety profile
✔ Thermal Stability – Excellent high-temperature performance and stability
✔ Chemical Compatibility – Compatible with various cement systems and formulations
Our Calcium Formate products represent industry-leading standards in cement acceleration technology and construction chemical applications, specifically manufactured for demanding construction operations, concrete manufacturing, feed production, and industrial processing applications requiring exceptional setting acceleration, early strength development, superior water solubility, and comprehensive performance optimization. We provide complete technical support, application guidance, and formulation consultation to ensure optimal results across your specialized construction, concrete, feed, or industrial processing applications.
For detailed specifications, technical data sheets, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized construction chemicals division. We offer complete support including product selection, formulation optimization, application consulting, performance monitoring, regulatory guidance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your construction, concrete, feed, or industrial processing applications.
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