Potassium Formate
Potassium formate is an eco-friendly, chloride-free deicing agent.
Potassium Formate
- CAS Number: 590-29-4
- Molecular Formula: CHkO2
- Purity (%): liquid ≥75%, solid ≥96%
- Appearance: colorless clear liquid or white flake
- Packing: liquid 1570 kgs/drum, solid 25 kgs/bag
- Other Name: Formic acid potassium salt, Potassium Methanoate, Potassium fluoro sulfite, Formic acid
Potassium Formate Specification
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| ASSAY % | 75.0% MIN |
| KOH % | 0.5% MAX |
| K2CO3 % | 0.5% MAX |
| CL MG/KG | 200 MAX |
| SO4 MG/KG | 100 MAX |
| DENSITY G/ML (25℃) | 1.50 MIN |
| NTU | 10 MAX |
| ITEMS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| ASSAY | 96% MIN |
| KCI AS CI- | 0.2% MAX |
| KOH AS OH- | 0.2% MAX |
| K2CO3 AS CO32- | 0.4% MAX |
| MOISTURE | 1.5% MIN |
| PH VALUE | 9-12 |
| DENSITY OF SATURATED BRINE G/CM3 | 1.58 MIN |
Potassium Formate for Sale
A chloride-free deicer with low corrosivity, rapid action, and no acetic acid odor.
Potassium Formate: Solid or Liquid – How to Choose?
Choose Solid Form (25kg/bag) when you need a high-purity raw material for further processing (e.g., in deicer production), require cost-effective long-distance shipping, or must control dosage with high precision.
Choose Liquid Form (75% solution, 1570kg/drum) for ready-to-use convenience in large-scale operations like oilfield drilling fluids, where rapid, uniform mixing is critical and on-site dissolving is impractical.
What is Potassium Formate Used for
For Oil & Gas Drilling: Potassium Formate is primarily used to formulate high-performance, high-density yet low-viscosity drilling and completion fluids that offer excellent shale inhibition and are environmentally friendly.
As an Eco-friendly Deicer: Potassium Formate serves as a highly effective and low-corrosion melting agent for airport runways and roads, with a lower environmental impact than traditional salts.
In Industrial Processes: Potassium Formate is used as a masking agent in chrome tanning within the leather industry and as a reducing agent in textile dyeing processes.
For Other Applications: Potassium Formate also finds use as an early-strength agent in cement, an additive in certain electroplating baths, and as a source of potassium in agricultural foliar fertilizers.
Q&A of Potassium Formate
Yes, potassium formate can be toxic if ingested or mishandled. It is harmful if swallowed and can cause irritation, so safety precautions are essential. For detailed handling guidelines, please refer to its Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Potassium formate is a salt that forms a weakly basic solution in water. This is because it is the product of a reaction between formic acid (a weak acid) and potassium hydroxide (a strong base).
Potassium formate is primarily produced through a neutralization reaction between formic acid and potassium hydroxide.
The most common method is the direct reaction of potassium hydroxide (KOH) with formic acid (HCOOH):
HCOOH + KOH → HCOOK + H₂O
This reaction is straightforward, efficient, and yields a pure product suitable for high-demand applications like deicing.
This product is available in liquid form packed in 1570kg drums, or in solid form packed in 25kg bags.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
For Solid Form: Bags must be tightly sealed in moisture-proof packaging to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture (deliquescence) and caking.
For Liquid Form: Drums must be tightly sealed. Protect from freezing to prevent crystallization or separation, especially in colder climates.
Potassium Formate Suppliers-HOO CHEMTEC
HOO CHEMTEC: Your Trusted Potassium Formate Partner
We are a direct manufacturer with annual production capacity of 20,000 tons and monthly output of 1,500 tons. This ensures stable supply and consistent quality for customers worldwide.
Complete Product Range: We supply Potassium Formate in powder, granules, and liquid solution forms. Available in various grades for oil drilling, de-icing, and industrial applications.
Quality You Can Count On: Every batch tested in our lab. Certificate of Analysis (CoA) provided with each shipment.
Global Export Experience: We ship worldwide and handle all documentation professionally. Free samples available for testing.
Choose HOO CHEMTEC for quality Potassium Formate and reliable supply.
Our products include purifying agents, flocculants, desiccants, scale inhibitors, chelating agents, disinfectants, corrosion inhibitors etc.
- We offer expedited shipping options, ensuring that our products can reach the Chinese port within seven days.
- Customer satisfaction is our priority, and we provide a hassle-free return policy for both products and services.
- Our company has successfully undergone the rigorous SGS field certification inspection.
