FAQs
What is Formic Acid, 10% (v/v) used for?
Formic Acid, 10% (v/v) is designed for analytical laboratory applications including LC-MS, pharmaceutical analysis, environmental testing, and routine quality control procedures. It provides a consistent acid concentration suitable for method development, sample preparation, and chromatographic workflows requiring reliable performance.
Is this product suitable for LC-MS applications?
Yes, Formic Acid, 10% (v/v) is verified as LC-MS suitable and passes required testing standards. This ensures compatibility with sensitive mass spectrometry systems, supporting accurate detection and minimizing interference during analytical procedures.
What is the specified concentration range?
The solution contains formic acid within an assay range of 9.5 to 10.5 percent by volume. This controlled range supports consistent analytical performance and dependable lot-to-lot reproducibility in regulated laboratory environments.
How are trace metals controlled in this formulation?
Trace metals, including aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and sodium, are each limited to 0.05 ppm or less. These strict impurity limits help reduce analytical interference and support high-sensitivity testing applications such as LC-MS and pharmaceutical analysis.
Who manufactures this product, and how is quality ensured?
Formic Acid, 10% (v/v) is manufactured by Ricca Chemical Company®, a specialty chemical producer with decades of experience. The product is produced under controlled quality standards to ensure stability, consistency, and reliability in analytical laboratory workflows.
