Sodium Formate

Chloride-Free Deicer for Airport Runways, Roads and Industrial Sites

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Sodium Formate Technical Specifications & CAS Data

  • CAS Number: 141-53-7
  • EINECS NO.: 205-488-0
  • Molecular Formula: CHNaO2
  • Purity (%): Typically ranging from 90% to 99%
  • Appearance: White crystalline powder or granules.
  • Packing: 25kg bags, jumbo bags, customized packaging
  • Other Name: Formic acid sodium salt, Sodium methanoate, Formic Acid, Na Salt, Sodium formate hydrate
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Sodium Formate Supplier & Manufacturer

Industrial Grade Sodium Formate for Eco-Friendly Deicing Applications

HOO CHEMTEC is a professional sodium formate supplier providing high-quality sodium formate for global industrial customers.

Our sodium formate is available in different grades, including 90%, 95%, and 99% purity, suitable for:

  • Airport runway deicing
  • Environmentally friendly ice control
  • Oilfield drilling fluids
  • Industrial chemical applications

With stable production capacity, strict quality control, and export experience, we provide a reliable supply of bulk sodium formate with complete documentation, including COA, SDS, and technical specifications.

 

Sodium Formate Specification

By-product vs. Synthetic Sodium Formate: Key Differences

  • Production Source: By-product sodium formate comes from making other chemicals like pentaerythritol. Synthetic sodium formate is made directly from formic acid and sodium hydroxide.

  • Purity Level: The by-product has a lower purity (90-95%) and contains some organic impurities. Synthetic grade is much purer (98-99%+) with fewer contaminants.

  • Appearance: By-product may look yellowish or grayish. Synthetic is clean white crystalline powder or granules.

  • Best Applications: Use by-product for oil drilling, construction additives, and wastewater treatment where purity is not critical. Use synthetic for pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, leather tanning, and textile applications needing high purity.

  • Cost Difference: By-product is cheaper and more economical. Synthetic costs more because of higher purity and controlled production.

How to Choose: Pick synthetic if you need white color and high purity for sensitive applications. Pick by-product if you want good performance at lower cost for industrial uses like drilling or construction.

PRODUCT LIST

Types of Sodium Formate

FeatureSodium Formate Crystalline PowderSodium Formate Granules
Dissolution RateVery fastSlower than powder
Dust LevelHigh – can create dust during handlingLow – minimal dust
Storage StabilityTends to absorb moisture and cakeGood flow, resists caking
HandlingRequires care to avoid dust and moistureEasy to handle, good for automated systems
Best For• Fine chemical synthesis
• Leather tanning
• Textile dyeing
• Quick reactions		• Airport & road de-icing
• Liquid drying agents
• Automatic feeding systems
• Industrial bulk applications
Choose IfYou need fast dissolution for chemical processesYou need easy handling, low dust, and good flow for large-scale or automated use

Key Advantages of Sodium Formate:

• Chloride-Free & Eco-Friendly: Sodium Formate contains no chlorides, making it a safer choice for the environment. It is biodegradable and helps reduce corrosion compared to traditional chloride salts.

• Fast-Acting De-Icing Power: It melts ice and snow quickly and works effectively even at very low temperatures. It is the preferred choice for airport runways and sensitive areas.

• Versatile Industrial Applications: Widely used in leather tanning, textile dyeing, oil drilling fluids, and as a buffering agent in various chemical processes.

• High Purity & Reliable Quality: Available in both crystalline powder and granules with purity up to 99%. Each batch is tested and comes with a Certificate of Analysis.

What is Sodium Formate Used for

  1. Airport & Runway Deicing Agent (Eco-friendly Deicer)
  • Mechanism: Significantly lowers the freezing point of water without causing corrosion to metal, concrete, or aircraft structures.
  • Benefits: Non-corrosive alternative to sodium chloride/calcium chloride; fully biodegradable with low chemical oxygen demand (COD).

2. Oil & Gas Drilling Fluids

  • Mechanism: High-density completion fluid and shale stabilizer.
  • Benefits: Stabilizes shale formations, prevents clay hydration/swelling, and improves wellbore stability under high temperature and pressure conditions.

3. Leather Tanning & Textile Industry

  • Mechanism: Camouflage acid in chrome tanning and reducing agent in textile printing/dyeing.
  • Benefits: Promotes even penetration of chromium into leather fibers and acts as a buffer agent.

4. Construction & Concrete Early Strength Agent

  • Mechanism: Accelerates concrete setting and hardens paste at sub-zero temperatures.
  • Benefits: Improves freezing resistance and early strength gain in winter concrete pouring.

5. Chemical Raw Material (Formic Acid & Hydrosulfite Synthesis)

  • Mechanism: Intermediate in the production of formic acid, oxalic acid, and sodium hydrosulfite (Na2S2O4).

FAQ of Sodium Formate

Sodium formate is mainly used as a deicing agent, especially for airport runway ice control. It is also used in drilling fluids and industrial chemical applications.

Yes. It is chloride-free and has low toxicity to aquatic life. Its corrosion to concrete and metals is minimal, and it has low COD/BOD impact on water bodies.

It can cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Finely dispersed powder may form explosive mixtures in air. Always use local exhaust ventilation and avoid creating dust.

We provide Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Analysis (CoA), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and customs export declaration. Sodium formate is generally not classified as dangerous goods, so shipping is straightforward.

Sodium formate provides chloride-free deicing performance with lower corrosion risk, while calcium chloride has stronger melting performance but introduces chloride ions.

We provide 25kg bags, jumbo bags, and customized export packaging for different order quantities.
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Sodium Formate Supplier-HOO CHEMTEC

HOO CHEMTEC: Your Trusted Sodium Formate Partner

We are a direct manufacturer with annual production capacity of 25,000 tons and monthly output of 2,000 tons. This scale ensures stable supply and consistent quality for customers worldwide.

Complete Product Range: We supply Sodium Formate in both crystalline powder and granular forms. Powder dissolves fast for chemical applications. Granules flow well for de-icing and automated systems. Both available in purity grades from 95% to 99% .

Quality You Can Count On: Every batch is tested in our own laboratory. You receive a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with each shipment confirming purity, appearance, and specifications. No guesswork — just reliable quality.

Chloride-Free Advantage: Our Sodium Formate contains no chlorides, making it safer for the environment and gentler on concrete and metals compared to traditional de-icing salts .

Global Export Experience: We ship to worldwide destinations. All documentation — commercial invoices, packing lists, MSDS, and customs clearance — is handled professionally.

Free Samples Available: Contact us to request a free sample and test our quality before placing bulk orders.

Choose HOO CHEMTEC for quality Sodium Formate and reliable supply from factory to your door.

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