Other uses 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.
other uses 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