Potassium formate CAS 590-29-4

Product Name: Solid Potassium Formate
CAS NO.: 590-29-4
Molecular Formula: HCOOK
Molecular Weight: 84.12
Character: White crystalline powder, highly soluble in water and hygroscopic.
Usage:
1. It is used as a raw material for high-density oilfield drilling and completion fluids;
2. It is used in road and airport snow-melting formulations;
3. It is used in heat-transfer fluids, chemical synthesis and industrial processing;
4. It can also be used in leather, printing, dyeing and fertilizer applications.
Package: 25kg plastic woven bag with inner polyethylene liner or 1000kg Ton-bag.
Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, and unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
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Potassium Formate CAS 590-29-4 | High-Performance Industrial Grade Chemical Solution

SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD is a seasoned chemical manufacturer with more than 35 years of production and R&D experience since 1988. Operating from a standardized 27,000 m² production facility with a stable annual output of 150,000 tons, we specialize in supplying high-performance industrial chemical raw materials for global industrial clients. Our Potassium Formate CAS 590-29-4 is a premium white crystalline organic salt with a molecular formula of HCOOK and a molecular weight of 84.12 g/mol. Certified by ISO, KOSHER and HALAL, this industrial-grade product features a minimum purity of 97%, water solubility and excellent hygroscopicity. It is widely applicable in oilfield exploitation, road de-icing, industrial heat transfer, chemical synthesis and agricultural production, delivering stable and reliable performance in various harsh industrial scenarios.

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Key Features & Benefits

Our this product is optimized for diverse industrial application scenarios, with multiple practical technical advantages that help enterprises reduce operating costs, protect equipment and improve construction efficiency:

Quick Dissolution & Simple Formulation: The product ships as fine white crystals. Drop them into water and they dissolve completely. Nothing floats on top. At the bottom, nothing settles out. Once you mix it into standard working solutions, industrial batching and on-site building work both pick up a lot of speed.

Stable Chemical & Thermal Performance: Physical and chemical properties hold steady, even under harsh high-temperature and high-pressure conditions. Three things drive that. Moisture uptake is one. Heat resistance is another. How it acts around other chemicals is the third. As a result, it fits the long operating cycles that industry runs.

Equipment-Friendly & Low Loss: Metal equipment and concrete structures get eaten away by ordinary chloride compounds. This substance does not. Upkeep costs fall because of that. Public infrastructure and industrial plants also stay in service longer.

Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: This product breaks down fast. It does no harm to the environment. Green industrial output today calls for a green stand-in, and this one fits. Chloride parts no longer salinize the soil. Water bodies stay clean. Both problems get stopped.

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Technical Specifications

Parameter

Specification

CAS Number

590-29-4

Molecular Formula

HCOOK

Molecular Weight

84.12 g/mol

Appearance

White crystalline powder

Purity

≥97%

Moisture Content

≤1.0%

pH Value (15% solution)

9.0-11.0

Solubility in Water

Highly soluble

Specific Gravity

Approx. 1.57 g/cm³

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How It Works

Potassium Formate CAS 590-29-4 handles many different jobs across industry. Two things make that work: it dissociates into ions very fast, and its physical and chemical properties hold steady. Each field of use gets its own working mechanism:

Ionic Dissociation & Stable Brine Density: Drop it into water and it dissolves, splitting all the way into potassium cations (K⁺) and formate anions (HCOO⁻). Mix it for oilfield drilling, and you get a dense brine. Specific gravity can reach 1.57 g/cm³. Formation pressure stays in balance. No fluid gets in, and wellbore structures hold steady.

Low-Temperature Anti-Freezing & De-Icing: Common de-icing materials struggle in the cold. This product does not. It pulls the freezing point of water down a long way, and at -50°C it still melts ice and stops new ice from forming.

Non-Corrosive & Environmentally Protective: No chloride ions sit inside it. So stress corrosion cracking cannot get started in runway infrastructure or in metal equipment downhole. Green industrial construction rules are met as well. Waste left in the environment stays low, since the product breaks down fast.

Applications

This product combines high density, low corrosion, resistance at ultra-low temperatures, and environmental protection. That mix of strengths lets it reach into many core industrial fields. Mature, stable application solutions are ready:

Oilfield Drilling & Completion: Making clear brine fluids for HPHT oil and gas wells is one job it does all the time. Polymer breakdown stops being a problem. Costly alloy drilling equipment also gets steady anti-corrosion cover.

Airport & Highway De-icing: Melting ice and clearing snow off runways, roads and bridge decks is something it handles well. Aircraft landing gear will not get eaten away. Metal structures hold up too. So does concrete pavement. Traffic keeps moving, and it moves safely.

Heat Transfer Fluids: Here it serves as an antifreeze additive that works well in industrial cooling loops and heat transfer systems. Freeze protection holds steady. Toxicity stays low. Over the long haul, equipment keeps running without trouble.

Chemical Synthesis: It works as a chemical reagent for industry. Drug makers also use it as a synthetic intermediate. Leather tanneries and textile dye works depend on it the same way. Those operations run better with it, and they leave a lighter mark on the environment.

Agricultural Fertilizers: You will find no chloride in this product. Crops still get their potassium from it. Salty build-up and hard soil, the problems older potassium fertilizers cause, do not show up here. Soil activity rises as well.

Potassium Formate CAS 590-29-4 vs Other Products

Feature

Potassium Formate

Sodium Chloride

Urea

Calcium Acetate

Effective Temperature

Down to -50°C

-21°C

-7°C

-18°C

Corrosion on Metals

Minimal

High

Moderate

Low

Environmental Impact

Low BOD

High salinity

High BOD

Moderate

Concrete Safety

Excellent

Poor

Fair

Good

Biodegradability

Rapid

Non-biodegradable

Slow

Moderate

Certifications & Compliance

Our entire production system strictly abides by ISO quality management system standards to achieve standardized control of raw material processing, production synthesis and finished product testing. The product holds valid KOSHER and HALAL certifications, meeting the access requirements of special industrial and regional markets. All products comply with international chemical safety specifications, with complete MSDS safety documents and batch test reports. Every batch of goods will undergo strict quality inspection before delivery to ensure stable and compliant product quality.

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Packaging Options

We provide standardized industrial-grade packaging solutions to ensure safe storage and long-distance transportation of products, adapting to different procurement scales of industrial customers:

Standard Packaging: The bags are woven plastic, 25kg each. A polyethylene lining sits inside every one. Damp and dirt stay out. Lifting a bag by hand is no trouble at all. Small storage lots and short production runs suit them fine.

Bulk Packaging: 1000kg jumbo bags. They fit big industrial makers whose feeding lines run on automation. Packing costs come down. Loading and unloading get quicker too.

Custom Packaging: We support personalized packaging customization according to customer’s transportation standards, warehouse management and special usage requirements, fully matching on-site operational needs.

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Manufacturing Process

Our core production process adopts the controlled reaction of high-purity formic acid and potassium hydroxide. The whole reaction process is carried out in a closed reactor with precise control of temperature and pressure parameters to ensure sufficient and stable chemical reaction.

Once the reaction wraps up, the material goes into crystallization. A centrifuge pulls out the impurities, and then it gets dried. Checkpoints sit at several spots along the whole line. Purity, moisture content and crystal shape all get watched closely at each one.

Our lines turn out 150,000 tons a year. They are large, standard units, and they keep running without a stop. Waste leaving the plant stays low, since the process was set up to be eco-friendly. Calibration happens on every batch. That way quality holds steady from one shipment to the next.

Why Choose Us

With over 35 years of professional chemical manufacturing experience, we have mature process technology and perfect quality control system Potassium formate CAS 590-29-4 for formate products, avoiding quality fluctuations caused by process defects.

Our production base covers 27,000 m² and is built to a standard layout. Capacity stays big and steady. That means long-term industrial projects get a supply with no gaps. Deliveries do not get pushed back by market capacity shortages.

Every product certification we need is already in hand. The people on our technical support team know their field well. Goods travel through a logistics network we own. It reaches Europe, America, Asia, and other places. Supply stays steady, and the paperwork meets the standards. Delivery is quick. One service covers all of it.

The customer comes first in everything we do. Our service also runs on honesty. Big jobs and small ones each get a purchasing plan that suits them. Some partnerships last for years, and we can mold them to your situation. Industrial production keeps moving. We shift along with whatever it demands.

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FAQ

Q: For how long is the product still good to use?

A: A1: Leave the packaging sealed. The product needs a dry warehouse with good airflow. Keep moisture and direct sun away from it. With this kind of storage, quality holds for at least 24 months.

Q: Can this industrial grade product be used for food processing?

A: A2: The standard model is industrial-grade. It fits industrial settings only. If your rules call for food-grade material, we build a custom version instead. The matching qualification documents come with it.

Q: What is your order MOQ?

A: A3: Order sizes are up to you. A single small pallet works fine. So does a full container bought in bulk. Companies and projects can pick the amount that fits their needs.

Q: What do you do to keep international shipments compliant?

A: A4: Getting goods over borders is everyday work for us. Each order goes out with the full set of papers for dangerous goods declarations and the compliance certificates. Customs clearance then goes through with no holdups. The cargo reaches its destination safely.

Q: Is professional technical help with formulations something your team can provide?

A: A5: Yes. The tech team here can help. Send us your use case. We will point you to the right formula. You also get guidance on how to apply it. Do that, and the product gives you the best results it can.

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