Model No: JT00057
Potassium Formate 75% Liquid
Potassium formate (HCOOK) is a colorless, transparent, odorless liquid that is highly soluble in water and ethanol, and its aqueous solution is alkaline. Its density is approximately 1.91 g/cm³, and it exhibits good thermal stability with a decomposition temperature of approximately 430℃. Its core applications include drilling fluid treatment (density adjustment, anti-collapse), de-icing agent (environmentally friendly and low-corrosion), leather tanning agent, and feed additive (improving animal nutrient absorption). It is also used in chemical synthesis and battery electrolytes. Storage requires sealing and moisture protection, keeping it away from high temperatures and strong oxidizers. Protective equipment should be worn during handling to avoid dust inhalation and direct skin contact.
minimum order :
1 kilogram
Supply Ability :
100Tkilogram / Week
Stock Time :
30Day
Country of Origin :
China
Quantity :
US $0.24 - US $0.68 / kilogram
| Item | Specification |
| CAS NO. | 590-29-4 |
| Apperance | Colorless and clear liquid |
| HCOOK,%, ≥ | 75.0% |
| KOH,%, ≥ | 0.5% |
| K2CO3,%, ≤ | 0.5% |
| KCL,%, ≤ | 0.2% |
| Turbidity,NTU ≤ | 10NTU |
| PH(25℃) | 9-11 |
| H·S CODE | 29151200 |
Main Applications
1. Oil and Gas Drilling Fluids
- Shale Inhibition: Potassium formate is a core component of high-performance formate drilling mud, and this advanced formate drilling mud effectively inhibits the hydration, expansion, and dispersion of downhole shale. By relying on the unique properties of Potassium formate, formate drilling mud maintains wellbore stability, prevents complex accidents such as stuck pipe and well collapse, and significantly improves drilling safety—making Potassium formate an indispensable additive in modern drilling operations. Notably, Potassium formate, the key ingredient in premium environmentally safe deicing solution, brings the same eco-friendly attributes to formate drilling mud, enhancing its overall applicability.
- Reservoir Protection: Formate drilling mud formulated with Potassium formate outperforms traditional chloride-based drilling fluids in reservoir protection. Unlike chloride-based systems, Potassium formate-containing formate drilling mud causes minimal damage to oil and gas reservoirs, maximizing the protection of formation permeability and thus increasing oil and gas production. The superiority of Potassium formate in reservoir compatibility further solidifies formate drilling mud as the preferred choice for sensitive formations. Just as environmentally safe deicing solution prioritizes environmental protection, Potassium formate-based drilling mud also adheres to green operational standards.
- Environmentally Safe Deicing Solution Integration: While Potassium formate excels in drilling, its derivative environmentally safe deicing solution shares its eco-friendly advantages. In drilling scenarios such as offshore platforms, the low toxicity and biodegradability of Potassium formate (consistent with the standards of environmentally safe deicing solution) make formate drilling mud highly favored for use in environmentally sensitive areas, helping operators meet stringent environmental regulations. The widespread recognition of environmentally safe deicing solution’s green properties also indirectly boosts the credibility of Potassium formate in drilling applications.
- High Density and Low Corrosion: Potassium formate enables formate drilling mud to be formulated into high-density solutions to meet the needs of high-pressure formations. Meanwhile, compared to other brines, Potassium formate-based formate drilling mud exhibits significantly lower corrosivity to drilling equipment and pipelines, reducing maintenance costs while ensuring operational efficiency—another key benefit of Potassium formate in drilling applications. This low-corrosion characteristic is also a core advantage of environmentally safe deicing solution, making Potassium formate a versatile material with consistent performance across different fields.
2. Environmentally Friendly De-icing and Snow Melting Agents
- Extremely Low Corrosivity: Potassium formate is the primary active ingredient in premium environmentally safe deicing solution, and this environmentally safe deicing solution is much less corrosive to bridges, steel reinforcement, concrete, vehicle chassis, and metal components than chloride salts. The inherent low-corrosion property of Potassium formate ensures that environmentally safe deicing solution significantly extends the service life of infrastructure and vehicles, reducing maintenance costs for public and private assets alike. Many regions prioritize the use of environmentally safe deicing solution to mitigate the long-term damage caused by traditional deicers.
- Rapid De-icing and Low-Temperature Effectiveness: Environmentally safe deicing solution formulated with Potassium formate boasts an extremely low freezing point, effective even in extremely cold environments below -50°C. Potassium formate enhances the deicing efficiency of environmentally safe deicing solution, providing rapid ice melting and ensuring traffic safety in frigid regions. Whether for highways or airport runways, Potassium formate-based environmentally safe deicing solution delivers reliable performance in extreme cold. The superior low-temperature adaptability of environmentally safe deicing solution makes it an essential product for winter maintenance in high-latitude and high-altitude areas.
- Plant and Soil Friendly: Potassium formate-powered environmentally safe deicing solution outperforms chloride salts in ecological compatibility. Compared to traditional deicers, environmentally safe deicing solution with Potassium formate causes less damage to roadside vegetation and has a lower negative impact on soil, avoiding long-term salinization problems. The biodegradability of Potassium formate further reinforces environmentally safe deicing solution as the eco-conscious choice for winter maintenance. Governments and environmental organizations widely promote environmentally safe deicing solution as a sustainable alternative to traditional harmful deicers.
3. Chemical Synthesis and Industrial Intermediates
- Pharmaceutical and Pesticide Production: Potassium formate serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various sulfonamide drugs, vitamins, and highly effective, low-toxicity pesticides. Its high purity and stable chemical properties make Potassium formate a trusted raw material in pharmaceutical and agrochemical manufacturing, where precision and reliability are paramount—complementing its versatility beyond formate drilling mud and environmentally safe deicing solution. The same high-quality Potassium formate used in environmentally safe deicing solution ensures consistency and safety in chemical synthesis applications.
- Leather Tanning Agents: Potassium formate is an important raw material for manufacturing environmentally friendly leather tanning agents (such as chrome tanning agents). The use of Potassium formate in tanning processes contributes to the production of high-quality leather with improved durability and texture, expanding the industrial applications of Potassium formate beyond drilling and deicing. Similar to how environmentally safe deicing solution promotes green practices in winter maintenance, Potassium formate also drives environmental protection in the leather industry.
- Dyeing and Printing Industry: In vat dyeing, Potassium formate acts as a high-efficiency reducing agent, helping to achieve bright and durable colors. Its compatibility with various dye formulations and low environmental impact make Potassium formate a valuable additive in textile processing, further demonstrating its multifunctionality alongside its roles in formate drilling mud and environmentally safe deicing solution. The eco-friendly nature of Potassium formate, highlighted in environmentally safe deicing solution, aligns with the textile industry’s increasing focus on sustainable production.
4. Other Specialized Applications
- Cement and Concrete Additives: Potassium formate functions as an effective early-strength agent in cement and concrete formulations. It accelerates the setting and hardening of cement, improves the early strength of concrete, and is particularly suitable for low-temperature construction environments. This application leverages Potassium formate’s thermal stability, a property also utilized in formate drilling mud and environmentally safe deicing solution. The reliable performance of Potassium formate in extreme conditions, proven by environmentally safe deicing solution, makes it a reliable additive for concrete in cold regions.
- Heat Storage Fluids: Due to its high thermal stability and high specific heat capacity, Potassium formate is used as a heat transfer fluid in industrial heat transfer systems such as solar thermal power generation. Its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and resist degradation makes Potassium formate a reliable choice for thermal energy storage, joining its diverse portfolio of uses including formate drilling mud, environmentally safe deicing solution, and chemical synthesis intermediates. The versatility of Potassium formate, from environmentally safe deicing solution to industrial heat storage, showcases its broad industrial value.