Ant bite toxin
Scientific name: Formic acid (Methanoic acid)
pH value: 3.77
Colour (Universal Indicator): Light Orange
Uses:
- Anti-bacterial agent for livestock feed
- Leather tanning and dying
- Textile and finishing of textile items
- Warts treatment
Properties:
- Anti-bacterial agent
- Found in ant and bee stings
- Colourless liquid substance
- Strong odor smell
Chemical formula: CH2O2
History:
In the 15th century, alchemists and naturalists were aware that ant hills gave off an acidic vapor. English naturalists John Ray was the first to describe this substance in 1671. Ants use this acid to defend themselves and for attack purposes. French chemist, Joseph Gay-Lussac was the first one to synthesize (produce) Formic acid from Hydrocyanic acid. In the late 1960s, significant quantities of Formic acid became a byproduct of acetic acid and increasing use of anti-bacterial livestock feed to sustain nutrition values during winter seasons to feed cattles.
pH value: 3.77
Colour (Universal Indicator): Light Orange
Uses:
- Anti-bacterial agent for livestock feed
- Leather tanning and dying
- Textile and finishing of textile items
- Warts treatment
Properties:
- Anti-bacterial agent
- Found in ant and bee stings
- Colourless liquid substance
- Strong odor smell
Chemical formula: CH2O2
History:
In the 15th century, alchemists and naturalists were aware that ant hills gave off an acidic vapor. English naturalists John Ray was the first to describe this substance in 1671. Ants use this acid to defend themselves and for attack purposes. French chemist, Joseph Gay-Lussac was the first one to synthesize (produce) Formic acid from Hydrocyanic acid. In the late 1960s, significant quantities of Formic acid became a byproduct of acetic acid and increasing use of anti-bacterial livestock feed to sustain nutrition values during winter seasons to feed cattles.
