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Revision as of 14:22, 29 April 2016
Description
Colorless crystals or powder. Calcium formate is used as a preservative, as a buffer (pH 4) and in mineral tanning solutions.
Synonyms and Related Terms
calcium diformate; Calcoform
Other Properties
Orthorhombic crystals. Slowly soluble in hot water (pH = 4). Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | CaC2H2O4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 544-17-2 |
| Melting Point | 300 |
| Density | 2.02 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 130.11 |
Hazards and Safety
Ingestion, inhalation, and contact cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 1642