Sodium formate

Introduction:

Sodium formate (Formic acid sodium salt), the crystal contains two crystal water, so it is also known as sodium dihydrate, sodium dihydrate, sodium dihydrate formateate (Sodiumformatehydrate). Sodium formate is one of the simplest organic carboxylate, white crystal or powder, slightly formic acid odor. Slightly deliquable and hygroscopic. Soluble in about 1.3 parts of water and glycerin, slightly soluble in ethanol, octanol, insoluble in ether. Its aqueous solution is alkaline. When heated, sodium formate breaks down into hydrogen and sodium oxalate, which then forms sodium carbonate. Sodium formate is mainly used in the production of insurance powder, oxalic acid and formic acid. In the leather industry, it is used as a camouflage acid in the chromium tannery process, as a catalyst and stabilizing synthetic agent, and as a reducing agent in the printing and dyeing industry. Sodium formate is harmless to the human body and can irritate the eyes, respiratory system and skin. The molecular formula is CHO2Na and the chemical formula is HCOONa, HCOONa·2H2O.

Specification:

Packing: 

25kg bag,  24tons/20’FCL with pallets,  26 tons/20’FCL without pallets

Application:

1. Leather tanning: Sodium formate is used as a reducing agent in the production of leather products. It helps to remove impurities and improve the quality of the leather.
2. Deicing agent: Sodium formate is used as a deicing agent on roads and runways. It helps to melt ice and snow, making the surfaces safer for vehicles and pedestrians.
3. Oil drilling: Sodium formate is used as a drilling fluid in oil and gas exploration. It helps to lubricate and cool the drilling bit, making the drilling process more efficient.
4. Food preservation: Sodium formate is used as a preservative in the food industry. It inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi, helping to extend the shelf life of food products.
5. Dyeing and printing: Sodium formate is used as a mordant in dyeing and printing textiles. It helps to fix the dye and improve the color fastness of the fabric.
6. Chemical synthesis: Sodium formate is used as a starting material in the synthesis of various chemicals, including formic acid, methanol, and formamide.
7. Pharmaceutical industry: Sodium formate is used as a buffering agent in the production of pharmaceuticals. It helps to maintain the pH of the solution, ensuring the stability of the active ingredients.