Preservatives Calcium formate 544-17-2

CAS No.: 544-17-2
Type: Preservative
Appearance: Crystalline powder
Molecular Formula： C2H2CaO4
Shelf Life：-1 Year
Min Order Quantity: - 500kg

Test Items	Result	Method/Standard No.
Pb, mg/kg	<1.00	GB/T 13080-2004
As, mg/kg	1.380	GB/T 13079-2006
Hg, mg/kg	<1.000	GB/T 13081-2006
Cd, mg/kg	<1.00	GB/T 13082-1991
Water Insoluble Matter, %	0.57	GB/T 9738-2008

(1) Calcium formate is a kind of preservative which has the effect of diuretic. Calcium formate is approved by EEC countries, but not allowed in the UK.

(2) Calcium formate is used for leather tanning.

(3) Calcium formate can also be used as a feed additive, it is suitable for all kinds of animals, with acidification, anti-mildew and antibacterial effects.

(4) Calcium formate decomposes and frees formic acid in the intestines and stomach of animals, reduces the PH in the intestines and stomach.