1. Formic Acid Market.
- Author
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Yali, Li
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MARKETING , *FORMIC acid , *EXPORTS , *PRICES , *INTERNATIONAL trade , *ORGANIC compounds - Abstract
The article reports on the formic acid (FA) marketing in the world. The FA is being used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, dyestuffs, assistants and other organic intermediates. Charts depicting the export and the 2005 monthly price of FA in China is presented. In Asia, FA is mainly applied as coagulating agent for natural rubber. The FA demand in feed additives has reached an annual average of 8% to 10% in Europe.
- Published
- 2006