Calcium Formate — CAS 544-17-2
Technical additive for concrete, animal feed, and industrial applications
Calcium formate — CAS 544-17-2 — is an organic salt used as a concrete setting accelerator, animal feed additive, and technical agent in the chemical industry.
Versatile, it improves the mechanical performance of cementitious materials and also acts as a calcium source in certain formulations.
DESCRIPTION
Calcium formate is a white crystalline powder, soluble in water, widely used in the construction, animal feed, and industrial sectors.
In the construction sector, it acts as a setting and hardening accelerator for concrete and mortars, particularly in cold weather.
In animal feed, it is used as a nutritional additive (calcium source and acidity regulator) in accordance with applicable regulations.
ADVANTAGES
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Accelerates concrete setting.
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Improves initial mechanical strength.
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Compatible with mortars and screeds.
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Soluble in water.
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Calcium source.
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Versatile (construction, animal feed, industry).
APPLICATIONS
Construction:
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Concrete setting accelerator.
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Additive for mortars.
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Cold-weather applications.
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Concrete prefabrication.
Animal feed:
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Nutritional additive (subject to regulatory compliance).
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Calcium source.
Chemical industry:
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Technical intermediate.
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Additive in specific formulations.
FUNCTIONS
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Acceleration of cement setting.
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Improvement of initial mechanical performance.
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Acidity regulation.
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Calcium supply.
SECTORS OF ACTIVITY
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Construction.
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Concrete industry.
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Prefabrication.
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Animal nutrition.
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Chemical industry.
CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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CAS: 544-17-2
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Molecular formula: Ca(HCOO)?
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Appearance: White powder
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Soluble in water
Technical data available upon request.
COMPATIBILITY
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Portland cements.
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Mortars and screeds.
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Compliant animal feed formulations.
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Industrial aqueous systems.
Recommended tests according to final application.
SAFETY / COMPLIANCE
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Professional use.
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Comply with regulations according to the application (construction / food).
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Store in a dry place.
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Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
