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    Formic Acid

    HCOOH

    Product Overview

    Organic acid for drilling fluids and acidizing.

    Detailed Description

    Formic Acid supplier in Oman - Global Chemicals LLC provides high-purity formic acid for oilfield acidizing, drilling fluids, and industrial applications in Muscat, Sohar, Duqm, Salalah. Our formic acid (HCOOH) is widely used in well stimulation treatments, particularly for carbonate reservoirs and sandstone formations. Formic acid provides effective scale removal with less corrosion than hydrochloric acid. The compound is also used in formate-based drilling and completion fluids for high-density, low-corrosion applications. Essential for matrix acidizing, scale dissolution, and high-performance brine systems. Formic acid offers environmental advantages with better biodegradability. Widely used across Oman's oil & gas industry for production enhancement and well servicing.

    Also Known As:

    Methanoic acid, Formic acid 85%, Formic acid 94%, HCOOH solution

    CAS Number:64-18-6

    Applications & Uses

    Matrix acidizing of carbonate formations
    Sandstone acidizing treatments
    Scale removal from wellbores and equipment
    Formate brine formulations (potassium/cesium formate)
    Drilling fluid pH control
    Completion fluid weighting agent
    Less corrosive alternative to HCl
    Environmentally-friendly acidizing

    Technical Specifications

    Available concentrations: 85%, 94%
    Appearance: Clear colorless liquid
    pH: <2 (concentrated solution)
    Specific gravity: 1.22 at 20°C (94%)
    Typical dosage: 3-15% in acidizing
    Lower corrosion rate than HCl
    Biodegradable organic acid
    Available in drums, IBCs, ISO tanks
    ISO 9001 Certified Fast Delivery Oman & GCC Export

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