Potassium Formate;
HCOOK, CAS no. 590-29-4;
White crystal powder or Colorless liquid;
Used in oil drilling field;
Leather, dyeing and printing.

Chemical Identification

Common Name:	Potassium Formate
Synonyms:	Formic Acid Potassium Salt Kaliumformiat; Potassium Formiate;
CAS No.:	590-29-4
EINECS No.:	209-677-9
Appearance:	White crystalline powder or colorless liquid.
Density:	1.57
Flash Point:	29.9°C
Melting Point:	165-168°C
Boiling Point:	100.6°C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula:	HCOOK
Molecular Weight:	85.12
Molecular Structure:

Product Information

Specifications:

Specifications of Potassium Formate

Product name: Potassium Formate Manufacturer: Ningbo Titan Unichem Co., Ltd.
TEST ITEMS	SPECIFICATIONS
	Solid Potassium Formate	Liquid Potassium Formate
Appearance	white crystalline powder	Colorless transparent liquid
Main content	96.0% min	74.0% min
K2CO3	1.0% max	1.5% max
KOH	0.5% max	0.5% max
KCl	0.5% max	0.5% max
pH value	10-11	9-13
Moisture	1.0% max	/
Na content	/	0.3% max
Turbidity (NTU)	/	10 max

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Loading of Potassium Formate from TITAN UNICHEM.

Packaging:

• For 97% solid, packed in 25Kg PP-PE woven bag;

• For 74% liquid, packed in 200kg drum or 1600kg IBC;

• Or package as per customer's request.

Delivery Lead Time:

• Prompt shipment within 2 weeks.

Storage & Handling:

• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place.

• Keep container closed when not in use.

• Avoid moisture.

• Handle with care.

Safety Information:

HS Code:	2915120000
Safety Statements:	S26-S37/39
Risk Statements:	R36/37/38
Hazard Codes:	Xi: Irritant

Application

Descriptions:

• Potassium formate powder is a high-purity, dry crystalline organic salt, it absorbs moisture.

• Potassium formate fluid is colorless transparent liquid, and it's excellent shale stabilizers used for water-sensitive clay/shale formations and clay-containing sandstones.

• Potassium formate is non-toxic and non-corrosive.

• Potassium formate can be synthesized by heating carbon monoxide and potassium hydroxide, further acidification and distillation can obtain formic acid. 

Uses:

• Potassium formate is widely used in oil drilling field industry.

• Potassium formate is used as chrome tanning acid in the leather industry.

• Potassium formate is used as a reducing agent in dyeing and printing industry.

• Potassium formate can also be used as early strength agent coagulator for cement.

• Potassium formate can be used in mining, electroplating and crop of foliar fertilizer and other industries.