Sodium Formate
Sodium Methanoate
- CAS
- 141-53-7
- EC
- 205-488-0
- Sectors
- Oil, Gas & Energy, Textiles, Leather & Paper, Animal Nutrition
Sodium Formate (CAS 141-53-7) is the sodium salt of formic acid, also called sodium methanoate, supplied as white to off-white crystalline powder and used as a de-icer for runways, a chrome reducer in leather, a buffer in drilling muds, a silage preservative and a catalyst in organic synthesis. From carbon monoxide reaction, compliant with industry formates and industry organics.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | CH2O2.Na |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 68.01 g/mol |
| Appearance | white crystals |
| Form | Crystalline Powder |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Odor | Slight formic acid odour |
| Melting point | 253 °C |
| Boiling point | 360 °C |
| Density | 1.92 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Water solubility | Soluble |
| pH | 7.0-8.5 (50g/l, H2O, 20°C) |
| HS code | 29151200 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Sodium Formate
Applications
De-icers for runways; chrome reducers in leather; buffers in drilling muds; preservatives in silage; and catalysts in organic synthesis.
Safety & Risks
Eye and skin mild irritant; low toxicity but hygroscopic dust. Avoid oxidants; gloves for handling.
Packaging
Bagged in 25 kg woven with moisture barriers. Keep in formate low-humidity storage.