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BC Chemical Sodium Formate

BC Chemical Sodium Formate is white or off-white power, crystal or granule used as camouflage acid in chrome tanning process.

Chemical Name: Sodium Formate

Functions: Antioxidant, Stabilizer

CAS Number: 141-53-7

Chemical Family: Alcohols, Formates, Sodium Salts

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Base Chemicals Functions
    Industrial Additives Functions
    CAS No.
    141-53-7
    Product Standard
    HG/T 5390-2018 Model Ⅱ-1
    Chemical Formula
    HCOONa
    EC No.
    205-488-0

    Applications & Uses

    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Applications
    • Used as the camouflage acid in chrome tanning process in leather industry, used as the reducing agent of catalyst, stabilizing agent and in printing and dyeing industry, and used for producing insurance powder, oxalic acid and formic acid. Additionally also used for the precipitation of precious metals.
    • The complex ion of trivalent metal can be formed in solution. It has a buffer function, so it can be used for calibrated pH value of strong acid.
    • Used for alkyd resin coating, plasticizer, high explosive, acid resistant material, aviation lubricating oil, and adhesive additive.

    Properties

    Appearance
    White or off-white power, crystal or granule
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Sodium Formatemin. 97.0w/%-
    Sodium Chloridemax. 0.20w/%-
    Ironmax. 0.005w/%-
    Organicsmax. 1.5w/%-
    Heating Lossmax. 1.5w/%-

    Technical Details & Test Data

    Solubility

    It is soluble in water and glycerin, and slightly soluble in alcohol, alcohol, but insoluble in ether.

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Package Type

    To be packed with plastic lined composite bag with net weight 25kg.