Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate
CAS NO.: 590-29-4
Molecular Formula: HCOOK
Molecular Weight: 84.12
Character: Colorless transparent liquid.
Usage:
1. It is widely used in oil field industry as drilling fluid with excellent performance;
2. As the camouflage acid in the leather industry;
3. As reducing agent in print and dyeing industry;
4. As road snow melting agent, early strength agent of cement paste, and in carbon black manufacture, leaf fertilizer and other industries.
Package: 1000L IBC tank or Flexibag.
Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
- Product Description
Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate Solution — Industrial-Grade Runway & Road Anti-Icing Formula
Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate (CAS No. 590-29-4) is a high-performance, non-chloride organic deicing fluid engineered for demanding low-temperature environments. A translucent, colourless liquid, produced by Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd., a corporation with over 30 years expertise in acetate chemistry. It can dependably melt ice, even in extremely cold situations (below freezing). Molecular formula H2COOK Molecular weight 84.12 It is used in airports, roadways, bridges, oil fields and environmentally sensitive areas. It has ISO recognised quality standards, guaranteeing steady batch quality and timely bulk deliveries for B2B clients globally. It has a capacity of 150,000 tonnes of acetate per year.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
Product Name | Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate |
CAS Number | 590-29-4 |
Molecular Formula | HCOOK |
Molecular Weight | 84.12 |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
Assay | ≥75% |
OH- Content | ≤0.3% |
CO₃²⁻ Content | ≤0.5% |
Cl⁻ Content | ≤0.2% |
Working Temperature | Down to -30℃ |
What Is Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate?
Liquid potassium formate de-icer is a clear, colourless liquid that is a potassium formate (HCOOK) solution in water. It is ready to use. Unlike sodium chloride or chloride-based deicers, it doesn't have chloride ions in it, so it won't speed up the rusting of metal buildings, reinforced concrete, or sensitive equipment.
It is with organic salts and it breaks down swiftly. Biodegradation of treated runoff is more environmentally friendly than urea or acetate. It works wonderfully for de-icing near water, plants or controlled drainage systems.
Liquid potassium formate gives buyers in the industrial sector a better technical balance of performance, safety from corrosion, and environmental responsibility when figuring out how much long-term infrastructure and environmental compliance will cost.
Key Features of the Product
The procurement and operations teams are interested in potassium formate liquid for several reasons:
Formula without chloride: Keeps bridges, tunnels, and airport structures safe by stopping chloride ions from penetrating metal and concrete surfaces.
successful even when it was very cold. Potassium formate can melt ice well below -30C because it is eutectic, which makes it suitable for harsh winter climates.
Rapid liquid form: A pre-dissolved liquid deicer sticks to the surface right away and lowers the freezing point faster than a solid or granular deicer that takes time to dissolve.
Low rates of corrosion: Works with aeroplane materials, car parts, and steel-reinforced infrastructure, which is very important to airport and highway authorities.
eco-friendly: breaks down quickly and has a low Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), so it can be used in places that are sensitive to the environment and have strict discharge rules.
Wide range of uses: can be used for both deicing (removing ice and snow that is already there) and anti-icing (treating surfaces before they freeze).
Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate vs Other Products
Feature | Potassium Formate | Traditional Rock Salt | Calcium Chloride | Urea |
Working Temperature | Down to -30℃ | Down to -9℃ | Down to -25℃ | Down to -7℃ |
Corrosion Rate | Very Low | High | Moderate-High | Low |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable | Soil/water damage | Moderate harm | Plant damage |
Application Speed | Fast-acting | Slow dissolve | Fast | Very slow |
Infrastructure Safety | Minimal damage | Concrete/metal harm | Rebar corrosion | Limited effect |
Vegetation Safety | Safe | Harmful | Toxic | Burns plants |
Application Scenarios
This solution addresses several deicing and anti-icing requirements in a wide variety of industries.
Airports: Runways and Aprons
Potassium formate is often used to melt ice on airport runways because it meets the strictest standards for plane material compatibility. It keeps metal alloys, carbon-composite brakes, and landing gear safe from the oxidative and catalytic damage that acetate or chloride deicers can do. Prewetting runways and taxiways before it snows reduces the amount of chemicals that need to be used and raises safety margins.
Roads, Highways and Bridges
Liquid potassium formate deicing solution is used for both proactive and reactive winter maintenance by cities and highway operators. Its non-chloride chemistry keeps steel from rusting on bridge decks and high-rise highway projects, which saves money in the long run compared to chloride-salt programs.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
This product's biodegradability benefits parks, water catchment zones, high-end residential communities and industrial areas located near controlled waterways. Residual runoff is of little concern to soil quality and groundwater with a low COD profile.
Railroads and communications infrastructure
Power transmission lines, communication towers and railway switches will need deicing chemicals that do not corrode sensitive equipment. Liquid potassium formate is useful for ice management without the problems of conductivity and corrosion associated with salt-based solutions.
Industrial and Oil Field Use
Potassium formate is used in the oil industry as a high-performance drilling fluid component. It is also used to keep roads clear in the winter, as a reducing agent in colouring, printing, and dying leather, and in early-strength cement recipes.
Quality Control & Certifications
Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd. operates under a multi-standard quality management framework to support international B2B customers requiring documented compliance.
Management System Certifications:
- ISO 9001 — Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 — Environmental Management System
- ISO 45001 — Occupational Health and Safety Management System
Additional Certifications:
- Kosher Certification
- Halal Certification (for applicable product grades)
Every batch is produced under controlled manufacturing conditions at the company's 27,000 m² facility. Full documentation including COA, MSDS, and conformity certificates can be provided. On-site factory audits by domestic and international customers are also supported.
Packaging, Storage & Logistics
Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate is supplied in 1000L IBC tanks or Flexibags, suitable for bulk liquid transport and direct on-site use.
Storage Guidelines:
- Store in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse
- Keep away from heat and moisture during transport
- Handle with care to avoid container damage
- Store separately from toxic or hazardous substances
- Prevent crystallization by maintaining stable storage temperatures
The company works with well-known freight partners for international shipments and accepts FOB, CIF, and DAP as payment terms. You can get help with exporting chemicals, getting MSDSs, and clearing customs.
Why Source from Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical?
Founded in 1988, Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical has more than 30 years of expertise in formate and acetate chemical manufacture for each order. The yearly capacity of 150,000 tonnes will assure continuity of supply even in the peak winter demand seasons – an important consideration for airport authorities and road repair contractors.
The standard lead time is 5-7 working days, liquid filling is done promptly for stock orders. 2 hours for enquiries to get a response, and 24/7 technical advice is available. We serve export customers with custom concentrations, OEM packaging and multi-language documentation.
FAQ
Q: What is the temperature range where liquid potassium formate deicing fluid can be used?
A: A potassium formate solution can work at temperatures as low as -30°C, and it may even work in eutectic conditions at those temperatures. Because of this, it can be trusted at airports and on roads in hard winter climates when standard chloride salts don't work.
Q: Is it safe for aeroplane parts to be near potassium formate runway de-icer?
A: Sure. Aviation materials like carbon-composite brakes, aluminium alloys, and landing gear parts can be mixed with potassium formate. Unlike acetate-based deicers, it doesn't damage cells through oxidation or catalysis, which makes it a good choice for deicing aircraft.
Q: Is the leftover product bad for plants or the water around them?
A: The chemical oxygen demand (COD) of potassium formate is low, so it breaks down easily in nature. Runoff from cleaned surfaces doesn't pose much of a threat to the soil, groundwater, or nearby plants, and it works well in areas that are controlled by the environment.
Q：How does it compare to conventional chloride-based deicers?
A: Chloride deicers promote corrosion of rebar in concrete buildings and corrosion of metals over time. Liquid potassium formate has no chloride ions, removing this danger and greatly decreasing long term infrastructure maintenance costs.
Q: What are the storage conditions to avoid crystallisation?
A: Keep in a cold, dry, ventilated facility where the temperature is constant. Do not expose to direct heat or cold temperatures in transportation. IBC tanks and Flexibag packaging assist in maintaining product integrity throughout the supply chain.
Q: What is the delivery cycle for large orders?
A: We normally need around 5–7 working days to produce and distribute. We are able to deliver within 24 hours on orders of stock availability. During peak winter seasons, the corporation stocks safety stock for high-demand items to meet urgent demands.
Contact Us
Ready to source Deicing Liquid Potassium Formate for your project? Contact our team at sxzy@sxzhaoyi.com for pricing, samples, and technical documentation.
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