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BioFuran Materials LLC Potassium Formate

Potassium formate (HCOOK) is a white, hygroscopic, readily biodegradable, and environmentally safe salt. When compared with traditional fluoride, chloride, bromide, sulfate and nitrate salts, HCOOK offers high solubility (3.3g/mL water), high density, alkaline pH (7.0-8.5 @ 25°C, 1 M in H2O), lower crystallization temperature,viscosity lower than LiBr, low latent heat of absorption, less corrosive than chloride-based salts, and negligible vapor pressure. Because of such versatile properties.

Chemical Name: Potassium Formate

CAS Number: 590-29-4

Functions: Anti-Freeze Agent, Antioxidant, Catalyst, Deicing Agent, Electrolyte, Heat Transfer Fluid Additive, Softener, Trimerization Catalyst

Chemical Family: Formates, Potassium Salts

Labeling Claims: Bio-based

Synonyms: Formic Acid Potassium Salt

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Formates,

Potassium Salts

Chemical Name

Potassium Formate

Base Chemicals Functions

Anti-Freeze Agent,

Antioxidant,

Catalyst,

Deicing Agent,

Electrolyte,

Heat Transfer Fluid Additive,

Softener,

Trimerization Catalyst

Industrial Additives Functions

Electrolyte

CAS No.
590-29-4
EC No.
209-677-9
Technologies

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

Fluids & Lubricants,

Industrial Additives & Materials

Product Families

Fluids & Lubricants — Additives

Performance Additives

Industrial Additives & Materials — Battery & Electronic Materials

Electrolytes

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Organic Salts

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Bio-based

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining

Exploration & Upstream

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Batteries

Fluids & Lubricants Type

Deicing Fluids,

Industrial Oils & Fluids

Base Chemicals End Uses

Drilling Fluids

Fluids & Lubricants End Use

Drilling Fluids

Industrial Additives End Use

Batteries

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

 

  • Trimerization catalyst used for isocyanurate (polyurethane) production
  • Regenerant for cation exchange water softeners
  • Eco-friendly and cost-effective electrolyte (wide potential window of -2.5 to 1.5 V vs. Ag/AgCl)
  • Deicing agent (lowers the freezing point of water to -51°C at a concentration of 50% brine which achieves an ice melting speed of about 30-50 sec vs. 3-10 min for rock salt)
  • Other important applications of HCOOK include: heat transfer fluid additive, shale drilling mud additive, lubricant additive, paint additive, coating additive, reducing agent, antifreeze brine, etc.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
White crystalline
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Range165-168 (329-270.4)°C(°F)—
Molecular Weight84.12g/mol—
Purity98%—