Sodium Formate
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Sodium Methanoate
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
141-53-7
EC
205-488-0
Food Code
Sodium Formate is formic acid sodium salt, white deliquescent crystals soluble, reducing agent for de-icing and tanning. From carbon monoxide reaction, compliant with PubChem formates and Sigma-Aldrich organics.
Sodium Formate
De-icers for runways; chrome reducers in leather; buffers in drilling muds; preservatives in silage; and catalysts in organic synthesis.
Eye and skin mild irritant; low toxicity but hygroscopic dust. Avoid oxidants; gloves for handling per ChemicalBook safety.
Bagged in 25 kg woven with moisture barriers. Keep in formate low-humidity storage.
