Formic acid is used for decalcifier; reducer in dyeing for wool fast colours; dehairing and plumping hides; tanning; electroplating; coagulating rubber latex; silage and grain preservation; additive in regenerating old rubber; solvents of perfume; lacquers; alkylating agent for alcohols; carboxylating agent for tertiary compounds.
Formic Acid is also used as an intermediate for the production of a wide variety of products in the chemicals and pharmaceutical industries.Formic acid (HCO2H), also called methanoic acid, the simplest of the carboxylic acid, used in processing textiles and leather.