Potassium Formate NEW

Product Name: Potassium Formate
Chemical Formula: HCOOK
CAS Number: 590-29-4
Grades: Industrial Grade & Food Grade

1. Product Description

Potassium Formate is the potassium salt of formic acid. It appears as a white crystalline powder or granules, highly soluble in water, and commonly used in various industries such as metal treatment, de-icing, drilling fluids, and food preservation.

2. Specifications

3. Physical and Chemical Properties

4. Applications

• Industrial Grade:

• De-icing and anti-icing agent for roads and runways

• Drilling fluids in oil and gas industry

• Metal cleaning and pickling processes

• Corrosion inhibitor in various industrial systems

• Food Grade:

• Food preservative and acidity regulator (where permitted)

• Animal feed additive for preservation and pH control

• Ingredient in some pharmaceutical formulations

5. Storage and Handling

• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area.

• Keep container tightly closed when not in use.

• Avoid contact with moisture and incompatible materials (strong acids, oxidizers).

• Handle with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

6. Safety Information

• Non-flammable and low toxicity.

• Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact.

• In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water.

• Refer to the SDS for detailed safety and first aid measures.