Oilfield 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
Oilfield Liquid Potassium Formate - Premium Drilling Fluid Solution
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD brings you high-performance Oilfield Liquid Potassium Formate manufactured with over 35 years of expertise since 1988. Our technical-grade solution delivers ≥75% assay purity with exceptional shale inhibition—20% higher than industry standards.
Produced in our 27,000 m² facility with 150,000 tons annual capacity, this ready-to-use liquid formulation ensures batch consistency with concentration error ≤±1%. Your drilling operations benefit from low corrosion properties, environmental compliance, and seamless compatibility with automated feeding systems. Our ISO, KOSHER, and HALAL certified product serves oilfields across Europe, America, and Asia, reducing drilling accidents while extending equipment lifespan.
Key Features & Benefits
Prevalent Shale Stabilization
Our fluid potassium formate gives remarkable clay restraint, avoiding wellbore collapse amid boring. You'll encounter less non-productive time episodes and progressed wellbore integrity.
Cost-Effective Logistics
The fluid arrange dispenses with disintegration steps and coordinating specifically with programmed nourishing frameworks. You spare 20%-33% on transportation costs compared to conventional ton barrel bundling through our adaptable IBC tank and flexibag options.
Equipment Protection
Low corrosivity amplifies your downhole gear benefit life essentially. This diminishes upkeep frequencies and brings down your add up to taken a toll of possession over boring campaigns.
Environmental Compliance
Our non-toxic, eco-friendly definition meets rigid natural controls. You maintain a strategic distance from contamination punishments whereas keeping up operational effectiveness in ecologically touchy areas.
Operational Efficiency
Ready-to-use detailing matches consistently with different boring liquid added substances. Your operations advantage from made strides boring liquid framework soundness and improved comprehensive execution.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
CAS Number | 590-29-4 |
Molecular Formula | HCOOK |
Molecular Weight | 84.12 g/mol |
Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
Assay (Purity) | ≥75% |
Hydroxide (OH⁻) Content | ≤0.3% |
Carbonate (CO₃²⁻) Content | ≤0.5% |
Chloride (Cl⁻) Content | ≤0.2% |
Specific Gravity | ~1.57 g/cm³ |
pH Range | 9.0–11.0 |
Turbidity | < 20 NTU |
Iron Content | < 50 mg/L |
How It Works?
Shale Hindrance Mechanism
Potassium formate particles enter clay interlayers and supplant sodium particles. This ionic trade handle avoids clay swelling and keeps up wellbore steadiness all through your penetrating operations.
Density Control Function
The high-density brine makes hydrostatic weight that controls arrangement weight viably. You dispense with the require for weighting specialists that cause barite droop in HTHP environments.
Chemical Soundness Performance
The formate structure stands up to warm debasement at hoisted temperatures. Your completion liquids stay steady amid long-term inactive periods in annular spaces without crystallization concerns.
Environmental Security Profile
The biodegradable equation breaks down actually without hurting oceanic environments. You meet release directions in seaward operations where chloride-based liquids confront limitations.
Our Factory
30-YEAR ACETATE SPECIALIST | Non-caking, High Purity, Global Supply Chain



Applications
Reservoir Drill-In Fluids (RDF)
In open-hole completions, Oilfield Liquid Potassium Formate serves as the base brine for solids-free filter cake formation. Your reservoir maintains permeability above 90%, solving skin damage issues common with calcium-based alternatives.
High-Pressure High-Temperature (HTHP) Operations
You can deploy this solution in deep, complex wells as packer fluid or perforation pill. The formulation controls extreme formation pressures without settling risks during extended well interventions.
Shale Stabilization Systems
Replace traditional KCl in water-based mud systems for superior reactive shale control. Your drilling teams achieve better wellbore stability in challenging geological formations.
Offshore Drilling Operations
Meet strict environmental regulations in offshore environments where high-chloride fluid discharge is prohibited. You reduce waste disposal logistics and associated operational costs significantly.
Workover and Completion Fluids
Maintain well control during intervention operations with chemically stable brines. Your completion quality improves through reduced formation damage and enhanced reservoir connectivity.






Oilfield Liquid Potassium Formate vs Other Products
Feature | Liquid Potassium Formate | Potassium Chloride (KCl) | Calcium Bromide | Solid Formate |
Shale Inhibition | Excellent (20% above avg) | Moderate | Low | Excellent |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable, low toxicity | High chloride discharge | Moderate toxicity | Biodegradable |
Corrosion Rate | Very Low | Moderate | High | Very Low |
Ease of Use | Ready-to-use liquid | Requires dissolution | Requires dissolution | Requires dissolution |
Reservoir Compatibility | High (>90% permeability) | Moderate | Low (skin damage) | High |
Temperature Stability | Excellent (HTHP rated) | Moderate | Good | Excellent |
Transportation Cost | Lower (concentrated) | Higher (bulk) | Higher (heavy) | Moderate |
Offshore Compliance | Fully compliant | Restricted | Restricted | Fully compliant |
Certifications & Compliance
Worldwide Quality Standards
Our fabricating office holds ISO certification, guaranteeing steady quality administration all through generation. You get items that meet universal benchmarks for chemical fabricating excellence.
Food Security Certifications
KOSHER and HALAL certifications illustrate our commitment to thorough generation conventions. These accreditations reflect the virtue guidelines kept up over our whole acetic acid derivation and formate item lines.
Quality Control Protocols
Every clump experiences strict testing counting particular gravity confirmation, pH investigation, turbidity estimation, and debasements screening. Your operations advantage from concentration mistake ≤±1% batch-to-batch consistency.
Environmental Compliance
Heavy metal substance testing through ICP-OES guarantees Arsenic, Mercury, and Cadmium levels meet neighborhood natural office release guidelines. You work with certainty in naturally delicate locales.






Packaging Options
1000L IBC Tanks
Industrial bulk containers provide efficient handling for large-scale drilling operations. You benefit from reduced packaging waste and simplified inventory management at your drilling sites.
Flexibag Solutions
Flexible bulk packaging reduces transportation costs by 20%-33% compared to rigid containers. Your logistics teams appreciate the space-efficient design that maximizes payload capacity.
Custom Packaging Available
We accommodate specific volume requirements for specialized applications. Contact our team to discuss packaging solutions tailored to your operational needs.
Storage Requirements
Store in dry, ventilated warehouses away from heat and moisture. Handle containers carefully during transportation to prevent damage and maintain product integrity.
Packing

Manufacturing Process
Crude Fabric Selection
We source high-purity formic corrosive and potassium hydroxide from certified providers. Your item quality begins with premium inputs confirmed through approaching quality inspections.
Neutralization Reaction
Controlled response conditions guarantee total transformation and ideal pH adjust. Our computerized frameworks keep up exact temperature and concentration parameters all through synthesis.
Purification and Filtration
Multi-stage filtration evacuates particulates and guarantees moo turbidity (< 20 NTU). You get solids-free liquid that won't plug downhole screens or arrangement perforations.
Quality Affirmation Testing
Laboratory examination of each generation group affirms determination compliance. Our 35+ a long time of involvement guarantees thorough quality control at each fabricating stage.
Packaging and Distribution
Clean filling situations avoid defilement amid bundling. Your items arrive prepared for quick arrangement without extra handling necessities.
Shipment



Why Choose Us?
Proven Industry Experience
Since 1988, we've supplied drilling chemicals to major oilfield service companies worldwide. Your operations benefit from our 35+ years of formulation expertise and application knowledge.
Massive Production Capacity
Our 150,000 tons annual capacity ensures reliable supply for large-scale drilling campaigns. You never face supply interruptions that could delay your critical operations.
Technical Support Excellence
Our professional team provides drilling fluid formulation optimization and on-site technical assistance. You receive expert guidance tailored to your specific well conditions and challenges.
Global Market Trust
Products distributed across China and exported to Europe, America, and Asia demonstrate international confidence. Your sourcing decision aligns with global industry leaders who trust our quality.
Customer-Centric Philosophy
We prioritize your satisfaction through integrity-based management and long-term partnership approaches. Your success drives our continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.
FAQ
Q: What makes liquid potassium formate better than solid alternatives?
A: The liquid format eliminates dissolution time and equipment needs. You achieve faster mixing, better accuracy, and seamless integration with automated feeding systems on your drilling rigs.
Q: How does this product compare in cost to traditional KCl systems?
A: While unit cost may be higher, you save through reduced non-productive time, lower equipment maintenance, extended fluid lifespan, and decreased environmental compliance costs. Total operational cost typically decreases 15%-25%.
Q: Can I use this in extremely high-temperature wells?
A: Yes, the product maintains chemical stability in HTHP conditions without degradation. It outperforms many alternatives in wells exceeding 150°C (302°F) bottomhole temperatures.
Q: What is the shelf life of your product?
A: When stored properly in sealed containers away from heat and moisture, the product maintains specification quality for 24 months. We recommend periodic testing for extended storage periods.
Q: Do you provide technical support for formulation optimization?
A: Absolutely. Our technical team offers drilling fluid design assistance, compatibility testing with your existing additives, and on-site support during critical drilling phases.
Q: Is this product safe for offshore disposal?
A: Yes, the biodegradable, low-chloride formulation meets strict offshore environmental regulations. You can discharge according to local guidelines without the restrictions faced by chloride-based fluids.
Q: What quality documentation do you provide?
A: Every shipment includes Certificate of Analysis (COA) with complete specification testing results, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and relevant certification documents for your compliance records.
Request a Quote
Ready to enhance your drilling operations with premium Oilfield Liquid Potassium Formate? Contact us today for competitive pricing, technical specifications, and customized solutions. Email: sxzy@sxzhaoyi.com
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