Sodium formate (chemical formula: HCOONa) is the sodium salt of formic acid. It is the simplest organic carboxylate, white crystal or powder, with a slight smell of formic acid, slightly deliquescent and hygroscopic that is often used in various industrial processes.
Specification
| Item | Specification | ||
| Appearance | White Powder | White Powder | White Powder |
| Purity %≥ | 92 | 95 | 98 |
| Organic Material % ≤ | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Iron (Fe)% ≤ | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Moisture % ≤ | 4.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
Application
- Deicing and Anti-Icing:Sodium formate is used as a deicing agent on roads, runways, and other surfaces. Its ability to lower the freezing point of water helps melt ice and prevent its formation. It can be used as an alternative to traditional salt-based deicers.
- Oil and Gas Industry: Similar to potassium formate, sodium formate is used in drilling fluids in the oil and gas sector. It helps control the density of the drilling fluid, improves wellbore stability, and reduces the environmental impact of drilling operations.
- Food Preservation: Sodium formate is used as a food preservative to extend the shelf life of certain food products. It inhibits the growth of microorganisms, helping maintain the freshness and quality of the food.
- Chemical Reduction Reactions: Sodium formate serves as a reducing agent in various chemical reactions. It can be employed in organic synthesis processes to convert or reduce certain compounds.
- Textile and Leather Industry: In the textile industry, sodium formate is used as a reducing agent in dyeing processes, helping to fix dyes onto fabrics. In the leather industry, it’s used for tanning processes, aiding in the preservation and treatment of leather.
- Paper and Pulp Industry: Sodium formate is used as a bleaching agent in the paper and pulp industry. It contributes to the removal of color and impurities from pulp, improving the quality of paper products.
- Catalyst and Chemical Synthesis: Sodium formate can act as a catalyst or reactant in various chemical synthesis reactions. Its ability to release formic acid under specific conditions makes it useful in certain transformations.
- Photography: In traditional photography, sodium formate has been used as a component of photographic developers. It plays a role in reducing silver compounds to form images on photographic film.
- Laboratory Reagent: Sodium formate is used as a reagent in laboratory settings for various chemical and analytical procedures. Its reducing properties and solubility in water make it useful in various experiments.
- Concrete Accelerator: In construction, sodium formate can be employed as a concrete accelerator. It helps speed up the curing process of concrete, allowing for faster construction.
- Fire Retardant: Sodium formate can be used as a fire-retardant additive in materials to reduce their flammability and enhance fire safety.
- Gas Purification: Sodium formate can be used in gas purification processes to remove impurities and contaminants from gases.
Packing
Packaged in 25kg moisture-resistant bag.
Storage
Stored in dry, normal temperature condition and no direct sun shine. in original packaging away from heat sources. It is recommended to use the product in rotation on a first-in first-out basis.
Transportation
During transportation, the products shall be moved gently to prevent damaging the packing bags. Avoid direct contact with Naked flame, when fire happens, any fire fighting equipment may be use to extinguish the fire.
Shelf Life
1 year, exceeding valid period, if the products have not lumped and can still be used.