Buyer-facing sourcing profile for formic acid, also known as methanoic acid, CAS 64-18-6, offered in common concentrations including 76%, 85%, 90%, 94%, and 99% min. Suitable for overseas buyers seeking CAS/spec verification, concentration confirmation, impurity review, export packing options, and document readiness before RFQ placement.
Quick buying facts
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CAS No.: 64-18-6Organic acid / carboxylic acid derivativeHuman review
UN references stated by source: UN 1779 / UN 3412, final DG classification to be confirmed against concentration and current SDS
Key spec checks for RFQ: assay, color, chloride, sulfate, iron, heavy metals, evaporation residue, acetic acid, water content, and applicable grade standard
Food-grade chemical buyers requiring strict documentation
Regional solvent and acid distributors
Before matching
Documents to check
CAS number, grade, assay, and impurity profile
SDS, COA, TDS, HS code, and transport classification
Destination-market import documents before supplier matching
Package and route
Packing notes
Stated packing options: 25 kg plastic drum, 35 kg plastic drum, 250 kg plastic drum, and 1200 kg IBC
Confirm drum or IBC material compatibility and export palletization before order confirmation
Request net weight, gross weight, package dimensions, container loading plan, and photos of current export packing
Confirm whether packing is suitable for selected concentration and destination transport mode
Ask whether neutral markings, buyer labels, batch labels, and destination-language labels are available where legally permitted
Applications and sourcing options
Check whether this product fits the buyer's actual application.
Clear application, grade, package, and document notes help separate real sourcing demand from a vague price check.
Use context
Common applications
Industrial acid sourcing where CAS 64-18-6 and concentration must be verified
Leather and textile chemical procurement requiring impurity and color checks
Feed or food supply-chain evaluation requiring grade-specific documentation
Distributor stock purchase in drums or IBCs
Tender or contract sourcing requiring COA, SDS, and DG export documents
Multi-port export comparison from China under FOB, CIF, CFR, or EXW terms
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Sourcing options
Request 85% industrial grade in IBC for standard industrial distribution
Request 94% or 99% min concentration with stricter impurity review for higher-spec applications
Request food or feed-related grade only with supporting certificates and batch documentation
Request small-drum packing for regional resale or mixed-container purchasing
Request supplier quotation by Incoterm: FOB China port, CIF destination port, CFR destination port, or EXW warehouse
Request third-party pre-shipment inspection and sealed sample retention before bulk shipment
Human review
Compliance notes
Request current COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, packing list template, commercial invoice template, and certificate of origin availability
Confirm ISO, FAMI-QS, REACH, KKDIK, or K-REACH claims with valid scope, registration owner, concentration coverage, and destination applicability
Formic acid may be regulated as dangerous goods depending on concentration and transport route; confirm UN number, hazard class, packing group, and DG declaration with the supplier and forwarder
Do not rely on marketplace text alone for food, feed, or industrial suitability; require batch-specific COA and grade documentation
Import compliance, labeling, and permitted use should be checked by the buyer against local regulations before purchase
No regulatory approval or destination clearance is guaranteed by this product profile
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Questions to confirm
Which concentration is available now: 76%, 85%, 90%, 94%, or 99% min?
Can you provide a recent COA showing assay, color, chloride, sulfate, iron, heavy metals, residue, water content, and acetic acid?
Which grade is being quoted: industrial, agriculture, food, or feed-related grade, and what standard does it meet?
What is the applicable UN number, hazard class, packing group, and SDS version for the exact concentration quoted?
What packing options are available for export: 25 kg, 35 kg, 250 kg drum, or 1200 kg IBC?
What is the MOQ, lead time, monthly supply capacity, and nearest loading port?
Can you quote FOB, CIF, CFR, and EXW separately for the requested destination?
Are REACH, FAMI-QS, KKDIK, K-REACH, ISO, or other documents available for this exact product and exporter?
Checks before quote
Request current COA, SDS, TDS/specification sheet, packing list template, commercial invoice template, and certificate of origin availability
Confirm ISO, FAMI-QS, REACH, KKDIK, or K-REACH claims with valid scope, registration owner, concentration coverage, and destination applicability
Formic acid may be regulated as dangerous goods depending on concentration and transport route; confirm UN number, hazard class, packing group, and DG declaration with the supplier and forwarder
Do not rely on marketplace text alone for food, feed, or industrial suitability; require batch-specific COA and grade documentation
Import compliance, labeling, and permitted use should be checked by the buyer against local regulations before purchase
No regulatory approval or destination clearance is guaranteed by this product profile
Next step
Send the product page with your target quantity and market. A sourcing manager can then confirm sample options, supplier fit, packaging details, and open document gaps.
