Why is Sodium Formate preferred over chloride salts for de-icing?

Sodium formate is effective at low temperatures but is much less corrosive to metals, concrete, and asphalt than sodium chloride or calcium chloride. This makes it suitable for airport runways, bridges, and other critical surfaces.

How is Sodium Formate used in leather tanning?

In pickling and chrome tanning, sodium formate acts as a camouflage or masking acid that buffers strong mineral acids and raises pH gradually. This promotes more uniform chrome penetration and helps produce softer, more even leather.

What role does Sodium Formate play in oilfield fluids?

Sodium formate is used to prepare formate brines for drilling, workover, and completion operations. It provides density, shale inhibition, and compatibility with many drilling-fluid systems while being less damaging than some chloride-based brines.

What handling properties should be considered for Sodium Formate?

It is hygroscopic or deliquescent and should be stored dry to avoid caking. It dissolves readily in water, and aqueous solutions are generally neutral to mildly alkaline, with pH commonly around 7.0-8.5 depending on concentration.

Sodium Formate CAS 141-53-7

Sodium Formate, also called sodium methanoate, CAS 141-53-7, is the sodium salt of formic acid supplied for oilfield, de-icing and industrial applications. Confirm the required grade and specification, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 141-53-7
Synonyms: Sodium methanoate, Formic acid sodium salt, Salachlor, Sodium formate dry, Mravencan sodny
Einecs: 205-488-0
Molecular Formula: CHNaO₂
Grade: Oil drilling and mining chemicals
Package: 25kg/bag (Plastic woven bag with PE liner) or 500kg/1000kg Jumbo Bag.

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Sodium Formate CAS 141-53-7 is the sodium salt of formic acid, also known as sodium methanoate, with molecular formula HCOONa or CHNaO2, molecular weight about 68.01 and EINECS 205-488-0.

Synonyms: Sodium methanoate; Formic acid sodium salt; Salachlor; Sodium formate dry; Mravencan sodny.

CAS: 141-53-7.

It has the molecular formula CHNaO2 and a molecular weight of about 68.01 g/mol.

It appears as a white crystalline powder or granules.

It is hygroscopic or deliquescent and dissolves readily in water.

It is effective at low temperatures but much less corrosive to metals, concrete and asphalt than sodium chloride.

In oilfield fluids it is used to prepare formate brines for drilling, workover and completion, providing density and shale inhibition.

In leather tanning it acts as a buffering or masking acid that raises pH and helps chrome uptake.

It is also used in formic acid production, de-icing and as a reducing agent in selected processes.

Its low corrosion makes it suitable for runway and infrastructure de-icing.

It should be stored dry to avoid caking from moisture uptake.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly closed containers.

Keep away from strong acids and oxidizers.

Confirm appearance, assay, moisture, heavy metals and residual solvent limits as required.

Use dust masks or respirators and eye protection during handling, and wash skin contact with soap and water.

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FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is Sodium Formate CAS 141-53-7?

A: Sodium Formate, also called sodium methanoate, is the sodium salt of formic acid with molecular formula HCOONa or CHNaO2, molecular weight 68.01 g/mol, and EINECS 205-488-0. It is supplied as a white crystalline powder or granules.
Q:
Why is Sodium Formate preferred over chloride salts for de-icing?

A: Sodium formate is effective at low temperatures but is much less corrosive to metals, concrete, and asphalt than sodium chloride or calcium chloride. This makes it suitable for airport runways, bridges, and other critical surfaces.
Q:
How is Sodium Formate used in leather tanning?

A: In pickling and chrome tanning, sodium formate acts as a camouflage or masking acid that buffers strong mineral acids and raises pH gradually. This promotes more uniform chrome penetration and helps produce softer, more even leather.
Q:
What role does Sodium Formate play in oilfield fluids?

A: Sodium formate is used to prepare formate brines for drilling, workover, and completion operations. It provides density, shale inhibition, and compatibility with many drilling-fluid systems while being less damaging than some chloride-based brines.
Q:
What handling properties should be considered for Sodium Formate?

A: It is hygroscopic or deliquescent and should be stored dry to avoid caking. It dissolves readily in water, and aqueous solutions are generally neutral to mildly alkaline, with pH commonly around 7.0-8.5 depending on concentration.

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