Industrial Catalytic Liquid Potassium Formate
CAS NO.: 590-29-4
Molecular Formula: HCOOK
Molecular Weight: 84.12
Character: Colorless transparent liquid.
Usage:
1. It is widely used in oil field industry as drilling fluid with excellent performance;
2. As the camouflage acid in the leather industry;
3. As reducing agent in print and dyeing industry;
4. As road snow melting agent, early strength agent of cement paste, and in carbon black manufacture, leaf fertilizer and other industries.
Package: 1000L IBC tank or Flexibag.
Storage: It should be stored in a dry and ventilative warehouse, kept away from heat and moisture during transportation, unloaded with care so as to avoid damage. Furthermore, it must be stored separately from poisonous substances.
- Product Description
Industrial Catalytic Liquid Potassium Formate – High-Performance Solution for Advanced Chemical Processing
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD brings you premium Industrial Catalytic Liquid Potassium Formate (CAS 590-29-4) with proven reliability since 1988. Our liquid formulation maintains ≥75% assay purity with ultra-low impurities: Cl⁻ content ≤0.2%, CO₃²⁻ ≤0.5%, ensuring consistent catalytic performance across batches. With an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons and ISO, KOSHER, and HALAL certifications, we deliver colorless transparent liquid that eliminates stratification issues common in the market. Your operations demand precision—our stringent quality controls guarantee stable pH (7.5-9.0) and viscosity ≤60 mPa·s at 25°C, supporting seamless pipeline transportation and superior reaction efficiency in pharmaceutical synthesis, oilfield drilling, and specialized heat transfer systems.
Key Features & Benefits
Our fluid potassium formate addresses basic industry torment focuses that customary providers regularly neglect. You no longer require to stress almost batch-to-batch irregularities or debasement defilement influencing your downstream processes.
Superior Immaculateness & Stability
With hydroxide substance ≤0.3% and carbonate ≤0.5%, you get cleaner response items. This minimizes your division and refinement steps, decreasing operational costs and time.
Non-Corrosive Formulation
Unlike calcium chloride brines, our arrangement ensures your hardware from erosion harm. You'll expand the benefit life of costly stainless steel reactors and boring hardware without expensive inhibitor packages.
Excellent Flowability
Low consistency at encompassing temperatures guarantees smooth pumping and blending. Your generation lines run without clogging or warming necessities, moving forward vitality efficiency.
Consistent Catalytic Activity
Our definition keeps up uniform execution over clumps. You can depend on unsurprising response yields without altering prepare parameters constantly.
Long Rack Life
The arrangement remains steady without stratification or precipitation amid capacity. This implies lower squander, superior stock administration, and reliable supply for your generation plans.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification | Test Method |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid | Visual inspection |
Assay (HCOOK) | ≥75% | Titration |
Hydroxide (OH⁻) Content | ≤0.3% | Titration |
Carbonate (CO₃²⁻) Content | ≤0.5% | Titration |
Chloride (Cl⁻) Content | ≤0.2% | Ion chromatography |
pH Value | 7.5-9.0 | pH meter |
Viscosity at 25°C | ≤60 mPa·s | Rotational viscometer |
Molecular Formula | HCOOK | - |
Molecular Weight | 84.12 | - |
CAS Number | 590-29-4 | - |
Density (20°C) | Approx. 1.57 g/cm³ | Pycnometer |
How It Works?
Understanding the instrument makes a difference you optimize your forms viably. Potassium formate capacities through numerous pathways depending on your application.
In Catalytic Exchange Hydrogenation (CTH)
The formate particle (HCOO⁻) acts as a fluid hydrogen giver. When you combine it with metal catalysts like palladium or ruthenium, it breaks down to discharge hydrogen in situ. This hydrogen at that point decreases your target utilitarian groups—nitro compounds change over to amines, alkenes to alkanes—without requiring high-pressure gas cylinders.
In Boring Fluids
The tall thickness of our fluid arrangement (up to 1.57 g/cm³) gives wellbore weight control. In the mean time, potassium particles stabilize responsive shale arrangements by avoiding clay swelling. You dodge borehole collapse in challenging topographical zones where sodium-based liquids would fail.
In Warm Exchange Systems
The solution's moo solidifying point and tall warm conductivity encourage effective vitality trade. You accomplish quicker cooling cycles with littler gear impressions compared to conventional glycol-based systems.
As a Buffer in Synthesis
The pH soundness (7.5-9.0) keeps up ideal conditions for acid-sensitive responses. Your yields progress since side responses from pH float are dispensed with.
Our Factory
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Applications
Industrial Catalytic Liquid Potassium Formate serves diverse sectors where performance cannot be compromised. Here's where you'll see the biggest impact:
Pharmaceutical & Agrochemical Synthesis
You can conduct safer hydrogenation reactions without explosion risks. The liquid format simplifies reactor design and reduces insurance costs for your facility.
Oilfield Drilling & Completion
Deep-water and HPHT (high-pressure, high-temperature) environments benefit from solids-free clear brine fluids. You eliminate barite sagging issues while protecting sensitive formations.
Fine Chemical Manufacturing
Use it as an acid-binding agent in acetylation, esterification, and Claisen condensation reactions. Your reaction rates improve while side product formation decreases.
Specialized Refrigeration Loops
Food processing and industrial cooling systems gain efficiency. You reduce energy consumption while eliminating toxic glycol risks in FDA-regulated environments.
Cement & Construction
As an early strength agent, it accelerates concrete curing in cold weather. Your construction timelines stay on schedule regardless of seasonal conditions.
Leather Processing
The camouflage acid function in tanning processes delivers uniform coloring. You achieve consistent leather quality with reduced processing time.






Industrial Catalytic Liquid Potassium Formate vs Other Products
Feature | Our Potassium Formate | Calcium Chloride Brine | Sodium Formate Solid | Glycol Coolants |
Corrosion to Metals | Very Low | High (requires inhibitors) | Moderate | Moderate |
Purity Level | ≥75%, low impurities | Variable, high chlorides | Requires dissolution | Often contains additives |
Storage Stability | No stratification | Can crystallize | Requires dry storage | Degrades over time |
Catalytic Activity | Excellent for CTH | Not applicable | Lower reactivity | Not applicable |
Recyclability | 80-90% recoverable | Limited | Moderate | Degrades, limited |
Handling Safety | Low skin irritation | Corrosive to skin | Dust inhalation risk | Toxic if ingested |
Thermal Conductivity | High | Moderate | N/A (solid) | Lower than formate |
Equipment Compatibility | Stainless steel, HDPE | Requires specialized alloys | Standard equipment | Standard equipment |
Certifications & Compliance
Our manufacturing processes meet stringent international standards. You can trust our products for regulated applications across global markets.
ISO Certification
Our quality management system ensures consistent production standards. Every batch undergoes rigorous testing before shipment to your facility.
KOSHER Certification
Products comply with Jewish dietary laws. You can confidently supply food-grade and pharmaceutical applications requiring this certification.
HALAL Certification
Certified for Islamic dietary compliance. This opens markets in regions where Halal certification is mandatory for chemical intermediates in food production.






Packaging Options
We understand your logistics needs vary by application scale. Our flexible packaging solutions minimize handling costs while protecting product integrity.
1000L IBC Tanks
Ideal for continuous operations requiring bulk supply. The returnable tanks reduce packaging waste and transportation costs for your recurring orders.
Flexibags
Single-use 20-24,000L bags fit standard 20-foot containers. You maximize shipping efficiency for international deliveries without tank return logistics.
Custom Packaging
Need different volumes? We accommodate specific requirements for pilot projects or specialized applications. Contact us to discuss your unique needs.
Packing

Manufacturing Process
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL works a vertically coordinates generation office crossing 27,000 m². Our handle guarantees the quality you require for basic applications.
Raw Fabric Selection
We source high-purity formic corrosive and potassium hydroxide. Thorough approaching assessments dispose of contaminants some time recently generation begins.
Neutralization Reaction
Controlled pH checking amid neutralization avoids overabundance alkalinity. Mechanized frameworks keep up exact stoichiometric proportions for steady measure values.
Impurity Removal
Multi-stage filtration evacuates particulates and overwhelming metals. Particle trade forms decrease chloride substance underneath 0.2%, ensuring your equipment.
Concentration & Quality Control
Vacuum dissipation accomplishes target concentration without warm corruption. Each generation part experiences third-party testing to confirm specifications.
Storage & Handling
Climate-controlled distribution centers anticipate defilement. Our 60-person group takes after strict conventions to keep up item quality until conveyance to your location.
Shipment



Why Choose Us?
With over 35 a long time of industry involvement, SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL has gotten to be a trusted accomplice for requesting applications worldwide.
Proven Fabricating Scale
Our 150,000-ton yearly capacity guarantees steady supply. You won't confront allotment deficiencies amid top request periods that disturb your generation schedules.
Technical Support
Unlike providers who as it were give items, we offer application direction. Our group makes a difference you optimize prepare parameters particular to your responses or penetrating conditions.
Global Dissemination Network
We as of now serve clients over Europe, America, and Asia. You advantage from built up coordinations channels that guarantee convenient conveyance in any case of your location.
Quality Consistency
Decades of generation involvement interpret to negligible bunch variety. Your prepare approval ponders stay substantial longer, decreasing requalification costs.
Customer-Centric Philosophy
We prioritize your fulfillment through integrity-based benefit. Long-term associations drive our approach—your victory is our victory.
FAQ
Q: How does your product compare to calcium chloride brines regarding corrosion?
Our potassium formate is significantly less corrosive. You'll avoid the expensive inhibitor packages required for chloride-based fluids, reducing your total cost of ownership.
Q: Can this liquid be recycled after use in drilling or synthesis?
Yes. Mechanical separation and filtration recover 80-90% of the fluid in drilling applications. You reduce waste disposal costs substantially compared to single-use alternatives.
Q: Is it compatible with standard viscosifiers like Xanthan Gum?
Yes, with proper hydration procedures. We recommend formate-grade Xanthan or PAC polymers for optimal rheology. Our technical team can guide your formulation development.
Q: What is the shelf life of the liquid solution?
Indefinite when stored properly in sealed HDPE or stainless steel containers. You won't face product degradation disrupting your inventory planning.
Q: Why use potassium formate for hydrogenation instead of hydrogen gas?
Safety and selectivity. You eliminate high-pressure autoclave requirements and explosion risks. The liquid format also offers better chemoselectivity for complex molecules.
Q: How do you ensure batch-to-batch consistency?
Every production run follows identical SOPs with automated control systems. Third-party lab testing verifies specifications before shipment, documented in your COA.
Q: What support do you provide for first-time users?
We offer application guidance, sample testing, and process optimization recommendations. Your success with our product is our priority.
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