Sodium Formate
Sodium Formate is white granules or crystalline powder and soluble in water. It is soluble in glycerol and slightly soluble in alcohol, it is insoluble in ether. It is mainly sodium salt of formic acid.
- Other Names
- Sodium hydrocarbon dioxide, Salachlor, Sodium formiate, Potassium formira, Sodiu carbonate, Sodium methanoate
- Chemical Formula
- CHNaO2
- CAS No
- 141-53-7
- Molar Mass
- 68.007 g/mol
| TEST | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White Crystalline Powder |
| Purity | 99 % - min |
| Moisture | 0.50 % - max |
| Other Organic Matters | 0.50 % - max |
| Iron | 5 ppm - max |
Applications:
Sodium Formate is used as chemical intermediate for formic acid, oxalic acid, as electroplating agent, leather tanning, etc.
It is used as an antioxidant in paper industry. It is used in the manufacturing of sodium hydro sulphite & metal formats.
It is used to improve the brightness and colour in dyeing fabrics & paper. It is an efficient animal feed additive as it improve digestibility. It is used in electroplating, in dyeing, in silage preservation.
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