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BioFuran Materials LLC Sodium Formate

Sodium formate (HCOONa, CAS No 141-53-7) is a white deliquescent powder with a molecular weight of 68.01 g/mol. Sodium formate melts at 245°C and is soluble in water (972 g/L at 20 °C) and slightly soluble in alcohol.

Chemical Name: Sodium Formate

Functions: Anti-Microbial Agent, Antioxidant, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Complexing Agent, Deicing Agent, Desiccant, Enzyme Stabilizing Agent, Precipitant, Preservative, Reagent, Rheology Modifier

CAS Number: 141-53-7

Chemical Family: Formates, Sodium Salts

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
141-53-7
EC No.
205-488-0

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Home Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Enzyme stabilization in detergents
  • Reducing agent
  • Rheology control additive
  • Noble metal precipitant (complexing agent)
  • Electroplating additive
  • Photographic bath additive
  • Buffering agent for strong mineral acids
  • Printing and dyeing additive (enhances brightness and vivid colors)
  • Leather tanning additive
  • Airport running agent (melts ice faster than urea and is effective at low temperatures)
  • Sodium formate is an environmentally safer alternative to chloride, sulfate, nitrate, and phosphate brines.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off-white
Odor
Pungent formic acid aroma
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Range252-254°C
Molecular Weight68.01g/mol
Purity99%