Formic Acid Transport
Bulk formic acid transport across Mexico with dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, regulatory compliance and nationwide coverage since 1988.
TRESAL (Transportes Especializados del Altiplano, S. de R. L. de C. V.) transports formic acid (HCOOH, methanoic acid, UN1779, Class 8 corrosive) in bulk across Mexico in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks with full regulatory compliance. We have operated since 1988 with nationwide coverage and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Who transports bulk formic acid in Mexico?
TRESAL transports formic acid for Mexican industry in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, without consolidating third-party loads, with nationwide coverage from its bases in Cuautitlán Izcalli (Greater Mexico City area) and San Luis Potosí.
What is formic acid used for?
Formic acid is an input across industries. It is used in leather tanning; in dye fixing in the textile industry; in latex and rubber coagulation; as a preservative and additive in silage and animal feed; and as an antibacterial and cleaning agent.
Source for uses: PubChem (National Library of Medicine).
How is formic acid transported safely?
Formic acid is corrosive and its vapors are irritating. Its transport requires a dedicated stainless-steel unit, segregation from bases and oxidizers, ventilation, spill prevention, verified tank washing and compatibility checks with the previous load.
References: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC) · transport framework NOM-002-SCT/2011.
What handling precautions does formic acid require?
Formic acid is corrosive and irritates skin, eyes and the respiratory tract. During loading and unloading, TRESAL personnel use acid-resistant protective equipment, control spills and follow emergency response procedures.
Reference: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC).
Does TRESAL issue the safety data sheet (SDS)?
No. Under NOM-018-STPS-2015, the safety data sheet (SDS) is prepared by and is the responsibility of the manufacturer or importer of the chemical, not the carrier. As a carrier, TRESAL obtains the SDS from the shipper of each load and carries it on board for reference and emergency response; we neither issue nor replace that document. This separation of responsibilities is part of the regulatory compliance we provide.
Official source: NOM-018-STPS-2015 (Secretaría de Economía). In a transport emergency: SETIQ line 800 00 214 00.
More: hazardous materials transport · SICT regulations and NOMs guide for Mexico.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026