Calcium formate
This high-purity calcium salt delivers faster cement setting and lower corrosiveness than standard additives, providing superior industrial performance.
Product Description
Increase process efficiency and product reliability with this high purity calcium salt designed for demanding industrial applications. Its fast acting performance, excellent stability and low corrosiveness make it a trusted additive in construction, feed and chemical processes. Supported by LANXESS’ strict quality standards, it ensures consistent results even under challenging conditions. A smart choice for users seeking dependable functionality and proven versatility.
THESE SPECIAL FEATURES MAKE THIS PRODUCT SO SUCCESSFUL
- High chemical purity ensuring consistent and reliable performance.
- Accelerates setting and curing processes in construction materials.
- Low corrosiveness compared to alternative salts, improving equipment protection.
- Excellent stability and compatibility in diverse industrial formulations.
- Backed by LANXESS’ global quality, safety and supply reliability.
THE MOST COMMON AREAS OF APPLICATION
- In tile adhesives, calcium formate accelerates setting and improves early strength.
- In dry mortar, calcium formate promotes faster cement hydration and strength development.
- Used as a concrete additive, calcium formate enhances early strength and accelerates cement setting, especially at low temperatures.
- De icing agent component with reduced corrosive impact.
- In detergent and specialty formulations, calcium formate contributes to enzyme stability, supporting reliable performance and formulation robustness.
- Industrial chemical formulations as a multifunctional calcium source.
- Under the brand name Rovelan®, the calcium salt of formic acid, is applied in the animal feed market as an additive, acting as a preservative against microorganisms and serving as both a digestive aid and silage additive.
Molecular Formula
C2 H2 Ca O4
Molar weight
130.1
CAS (CAS Number)
544-17-2
Chemical synthesis
Feedstuff additives
Manufacturing of dyestuffs
Textile auxiliaries
Silage preservation agents
Beamhouse
Soaking
Adhesives & Sealants
Coal
Gas desulphurization
Construction material
Concrete Admixtures
Manufacturing of glues and adhesives
Formic acid calcium salt
Cafo
Calcium formate