# FORMIC ACID

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid2024115
Categories: cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Adhesion/cohesion promoter, Antioxidant, Chelating agent, Corrosion inhibitor, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, pH regulating agent, Preservative, Processing aids not otherwise specified
Identifier: DTXSID2024115

> FORMIC ACID is used as adhesion/cohesion promoter / antioxidant. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 248 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 248 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 248 composition records across product categories including Furniture and furnishings, Industrial products, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including pH regulating agent, Preservative, Chelating agent.
- US: inactive ingredient database — Route: INTRAVENOUS; Dosage form: INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION; Potency: 6 %w/v
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 28 active drug products and 29 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._