Keywords: Aojin Calcium Formate, Calcium Formate, 98% Calcium Formate, Industrial-Grade Calcium Formate, Feed-Grade Calcium Formate, Oxalic Acid, High-Purity Calcium Formate
Within the landscape of chemical raw materials, calcium formate stands out as an organic calcium salt that combines high purity, strong versatility, and eco-friendly characteristics, making it an indispensable core additive across sectors such as construction, animal feed, and general chemicals. Shandong Aojin Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. has dedicated over a decade to deep cultivation within the chemical industry, establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-purity calcium formate. Leveraging a robust product portfolio that spans both industrial and feed grades—each boasting a purity level of over 98%—the company delivers stable and reliable raw material solutions to clients worldwide.
(I) Product Advantages: High-Purity 98% Calcium Formate—Versatility Demonstrates Strength | Key Product Parameters
Product Name: Calcium Formate (Calcium Formate)
Molecular Formula: C₂H₂O₄Ca
CAS No.: 544-17-2
Assay: Industrial Grade ≥98%, Feed Grade ≥98%
Appearance: White crystalline powder, odorless
Packaging: 25kg/bag (Customizable ton bags available)
(II) Diverse Application Scenarios: Empowering the Entire Industry Chain
1. Construction Sector: Low-Temperature Early Strength—A Green and Efficient "Engineering Accelerator"
Serving as a highly efficient early-strength agent, quick-setting agent, and lubricant for cement-based materials, calcium formate finds wide application in dry-mix mortars, concrete, wear-resistant flooring, tile adhesives, and similar scenarios. It accelerates the cement hydration reaction and shortens setting times; at ambient temperatures, it can boost the 1-day compressive strength of concrete by over 20%. Even in low-temperature environments (-5°C), it facilitates normal demolding, with 24-hour strength reaching over 90% of the designed strength—thereby perfectly resolving the challenges of slow setting and low strength typically encountered during winter construction.
Compared to traditional chloride-based early-strength agents, Aojin Calcium Formate is free of chloride ions; it does not corrode steel reinforcement and does not compromise long-term structural strength. Compatible with various engineering applications—including reinforced concrete and prestressed structures—it reduces construction maintenance costs at the source, making it the preferred additive for green building construction projects.
2. Feed Industry: The "Nutritional Guardian" for Antibiotic-Free, Healthy Growth
Feed-grade calcium formate serves as a highly efficient organic calcium source and a mild acidifier. Containing approximately 31% calcium, it exhibits excellent water solubility and an absorption rate significantly higher than that of limestone powder. Once ingested, it releases formic acid within the animal's body, thereby lowering gastrointestinal pH levels, inhibiting harmful bacteria such as *E. coli*, activating pepsin, enhancing feed digestibility, and reducing the incidence of diarrhea.
Piglets: Dietary supplementation at 0.8%–1.2% leads to a 6%–10% increase in average daily gain and a 30%–58% reduction in diarrhea rates.
Laying Hens: Supplementation at 0.5%–0.8% results in a 10%–15% improvement in eggshell strength and a reduction in breakage rates of approximately 50%.
Ruminants: Improves rumen health, prevents postpartum paralysis, and enhances reproductive performance.
3. Other Applications: Cross-Sector Empowerment and Broad Utility
Leather Industry: Used as a dehairing agent and tanning aid to render leather soft and smooth in texture.
Chemical Intermediates: Utilized in the synthesis of chemical products such as formic acid and oxalic acid, and employed as a catalyst in esterification reactions.
Aquaculture: Provides highly efficient calcium supplementation for crustaceans—such as shrimp and crabs—enhancing molting success rates and shell hardness.
Food Preservation: Applied for mold prevention and preservation in grains and silage.
From facilitating efficient construction in engineering projects to fostering healthy development in livestock farming, and extending to quality upgrades in the chemical and leather industries, Shandong Aojin Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.’s high-purity calcium formate has become the trusted choice for clients across diverse sectors—distinguished by its core strengths of high purity, superior performance, broad applicability, and exceptional service.
Post time: Apr-16-2026









