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Calcium Formate

Construction grade

calcium dicarboxylate · ionic

At a glance

CAS544-17-2
EINECS208-863-7
HS / TARIC2915 12 00
REACHRegistered · full registration on file
PACK FORMAT25 kg PP-woven bags · 1 MT big-bags

What it does

Calcium formate — the standard non-chloride set accelerator for cementitious systems. Improves early strength, shortens working time, and replaces calcium chloride where reinforcement corrosion is a concern.

Typical applications

  • Set accelerator in tile adhesives and self-levelling mortars
  • Early strength promoter in precast and shotcrete
  • Hardener in dry-mix concrete repair products
  • Animal feed additive (separate FCC/feed grade)

Specification band

Calcium formate (assay)≥ 98.0%
Moisture≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl⁻)≤ 0.05%
Sulphate (SO₄²⁻)≤ 0.10%
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 10 ppm
Bulk density1.0 – 1.2 g/cm³

Industry-typical published bands. Producer-specific values on the COA issued per shipment.

Handling & packaging

  • Stable solid · non-hygroscopic in normal warehouse conditions
  • Shelf life 24 months
  • Not classified as hazardous for transport

Documents on file per shipment

Per-batch COA with chloride and heavy-metal resultsSDS in EU CLP formatTDS · construction gradeREACH registration number on request

Serica execution notes

  • Chloride content explicitly verified per batch — critical for reinforced applications.
  • 0% MFN duty under HS 2915 12 00 confirmed by broker before shipment.
  • DDP to gate · one European counterparty for VAT and customs.

Pricing, MOQs, lead-times and producer identities are quoted per buyer.

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