Off-white granular powder
� Product ID : 100FO13
� CAS : 141-53-7
� Molecular formula : NaOOCH
� Molecular mass : 68.01g/mol
� Mp : decomposes around 348-352�C
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.
This non-corrosive, biodegradable salt has many prominent uses including
� 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.