Formic acid can also be used as acidifier for poultry feed
At present, acidifier has been widely used in piglet feed, poultry feed, silage and other fields as an effective, pollution-free and residue-free feed additive. Formic acid can greatly improve the function of feed. It can not only reduce the pH value of gastrointestinal tract, but also have good bacteriostasis and bactericidal effect. Formic acid (chemical formula HCOOH, molecular formula CH 2 O 2 , molecular weight 46.03), commonly known as formic acid, is a simple carboxylic acid. A colorless, irritating liquid. Weak electrolyte, melting point 8.6°C, boiling point 100.8°C. It is very acidic and corrosive and can stimulate skin blistering. It is found in the secretions of bees, certain ants and caterpillars. It is an organic chemical raw material and also used as a disinfectant and preservative. Many mechanisms of action of feed acidifier are due to its acidification effect, that is, by reducing the pH value of digestive tract, some related factors affecting animal growth and produ