 Formic acid is also significantly used in the production of leather, including tanning (23% of the global consumption in 2009), and in dyeing and finishing textiles (9% of the global consumption in 2009) because of its acidic nature.Use as a coagulant in the production of rubber consumed 6% of the global production in 2009.Formic acid is also used in place of mineral acids for various cleaning products, such as limescale remover and toilet bowl cleaner.