Sodium formate is one of the simplest organic carboxylates, white crystals or powders, with a slight formic acid odor. Slightly deliquescent and hygroscopicity.Sodium formate is mainly used in the production of insurance powder, oxalic acid and formic acid. It is used as camouflage acid in chromium tannery, catalyst, stabilizer and reductant in printing and dyeing industry.

Basic Information

Physical data

1. Properties: White granular or crystalline powder. It is hygroscopic and has a slight formic acid odor.

2. Density (g/mL, 25/4℃): 1.92

3. Melting point (℃): 253

4. Boiling point (ºC, normal pressure): 360 ºC

5. Solubility: soluble in water and glycerol, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in ether.

Main application

1. Mainly used for the production of formic acid, oxalic acid and hydrosulfite.

2. Used as a reagent, disinfectant and mordant for the determination of phosphorus and arsenic.

3. Preservatives. Diuretic effect. EEC countries are allowed, but the UK is not allowed.

4. It is an intermediate in the production of formic acid and oxalic acid, and is also used in the production of dimethylformamide, etc. Also used in medicine, printing and dyeing industry. It is also a precipitant for heavy metals.

5. Used in alkyd resin coatings, plasticizers, high explosives, acid-resistant materials, aviation lubricants, and adhesive additives.

6. Precipitant for heavy metals, which can form complex ions of trivalent metals in solution. Reagents for the determination of phosphorus and arsenic. Also used as a disinfectant, astringent, mordant. It is also an intermediate in the production of formic acid and oxalic acid for the production of dimethylformamide, etc.

7. Used for nickel-cobalt alloy electrolyte.

8. Leather industry, camouflage acid in chrome tanning.

9. Used as catalyst and stabilized synthetic agent.

10. Reducing agent in printing and dyeing industry.

 Storage method

Store in a sealed and dry place. Available lined with plastic bags, outer woven bag packaging. Store and transport according to general chemical regulations.