Calcium formate

Calcium formate (CAS 544-17-2), also sold under the trade name Calcoform and approved as E328, is the calcium salt of formic acid.

Where is Calcium formate used?

• Animal feed: acidifier and antimicrobial agent that lowers gut pH to inhibit pathogen growth
• Animal feed: improves nutrient absorption in poultry and swine diets
• Construction: concrete and mortar accelerator that reduces setting time in cold-weather applications without chloride-related corrosion risks
• Food and beverage: E328 buffering and preservative agent in compliance with permitted additive regulations
• Personal care: controlled pH stabilization and mild preservation support
• It functions as a preservative, pH buffer, and setting accelerator depending on the application sector.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels typically range from 98% to 99%+
• Standard commercial grades include food-grade (FCC, E328-compliant) and feed-grade specifications, with technical grade for construction applications
• Bulk supply in bags or big bags