Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate
CAS NO.: 141-53-7
Molecular Formula: HCOONa
Molecular Weight: 68.01
Character: White crystal powder.
Usage: Used in the production of Sodium Hydrosulfite, oxalic acid, and formic acid, oilfield development (oilfield drilling fluid, workover fluid, completion fluid), snow dissolving agent, mining, leather, printing and dyeing, etc.
Package: 25kg plastic woven bag or 1000kg Ton-bag
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
Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate - Premium Non-Chloride Deicing Solution
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL CO., LTD brings you Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate (CAS 141-53-7) - a proven organic deicing agent manufactured since 1988. Our facility operates with an impressive annual production capacity of 150,000 tons across a 27,000 m² production base. This white crystalline powder delivers effective snow removal at temperatures down to -18°C with ≥95-98% purity. Unlike corrosive chloride salts, our formula protects your infrastructure while maintaining environmental compliance. With ISO, KOSHER, and HALAL certifications, we export to Europe, America, and Asia, serving airports, bridges, and sensitive zones where asset protection matters most.
Key Features & Benefits
Predominant Anti-Corrosion Performance
Your important foundation merits assurance. Our sodium formate arrangement minimizes metal erosion and concrete harm, amplifying the life expectancy of runways, bridges, and stopping structures.
Environmentally Dependable Formula
You do not have to select between viability and environment. This biodegradable specialist breaks down actually into water and CO₂ without hurting vegetation or sullying groundwater sources.
Exceptional Low-Temperature Efficiency
When temperatures drop, you require solid execution. Our item keeps up deicing capability down to -18°C, outflanking conventional urea-based options that fall flat underneath -7°C.
Rapid Ice Penetration
Time things amid winter crises. The exothermic disintegration handle quickens ice dissolving speedier than endothermic salt options, reestablishing secure surfaces quickly.
Multi-Industry Versatility
From aviation offices to metropolitan framework, you get one arrangement for different applications - airplane terminal runways, steel bridges, stopping parcels, and naturally delicate zones.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
CAS Number | 141-53-7 |
Molecular Formula | HCOONa |
Molecular Weight | 68.01 g/mol |
Appearance | White crystal powder |
Purity (Content) | ≥95-98% |
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) | ≤0.5-1.0% |
Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃) | ≤0.5-1.0% |
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) | ≤0.5% |
Sodium Sulfide (Na₂S) | ≤0.02-0.05% |
Moisture Content | ≤0.5-1.0% |
Organic Substance | None |
Effective Temperature Range | Down to -18°C (-0.4°F) |
Eutectic Temperature | Approximately -22°C |
pH Value | Neutral to slightly alkaline |
How It Works?
Freeze-Point Discouragement Mechanism
When you apply our sodium formate gems, they break down into the ice-water interface. This prepare brings down the solidifying point of water through colligative properties, anticipating refreezing and breaking existing ice bonds.
Exothermic Response Advantage
Unlike endothermic salts that retain warm, our equation discharges warmth amid disintegration. This quickens softening activity and upgrades infiltration through layered ice formations.
Penetration and Undercutting
The arrangement leaks underneath the ice layer, isolating it from asphalt surfaces. You can at that point expel loosened ice mechanically with diminished exertion and gear wear.
Long-Lasting Protection
After beginning application, remaining formate makes a defensive film. This anticipates quick refreezing and amplifies the compelling period between medications, lessening your labor and fabric costs.
Our Factory
30-YEAR ACETATE SPECIALIST | Non-caking, High Purity, Global Supply Chain



Applications
Aviation Infrastructure
Your aircraft safety depends on pristine runways. Airports worldwide trust Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate for taxiways, aprons, and runways where aluminum corrosion prevention is critical under SAE AMS 1431 standards.
Transportation Networks
Municipal authorities protect steel-reinforced bridges and overpasses from chloride-induced spalling. Highway departments use this solution where traditional salts cause structural concrete cancer through rebar corrosion.
Commercial Properties
Property managers safeguard high-traffic areas like parking structures, loading docks, and pedestrian walkways. You maintain safety without damaging decorative concrete or metal fixtures.
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Golf courses, parks, and heritage sites require gentle treatment. Our formula protects ornamental vegetation and groundwater while providing effective ice control near water reservoirs and protected landscapes.
Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing plants and distribution centers maintain operational access during winter months. You ensure worker safety and continuous operations without equipment corrosion concerns.






Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate vs Other Products
Feature | Sodium Formate | Sodium Chloride | Calcium Chloride | Urea |
Effective Temperature | -18°C | -10°C | -25°C | -7°C |
Corrosion Level | Very Low | High | Very High | Low |
Environmental Impact | Biodegradable | Soil/water pollution | High salinity damage | Ammonia release (toxic) |
Concrete Safety | Excellent | Causes scaling | Accelerates deterioration | Moderate |
Metal Compatibility | Safe for aluminum | Highly corrosive | Extremely corrosive | Non-corrosive |
Application Duration | Long-acting | Short-term | Moderate | Short-term |
BOD Load | Low | N/A | N/A | High (algae blooms) |
Cost Efficiency | Premium | Low-cost | Moderate | Low |
Aviation Approval | AMS 1431 compliant | Not approved | Not approved | Declining use |
Certifications & Compliance
International Quality Standards
SHANXI ZHAOYI CHEMICAL holds ISO certification, ensuring consistent manufacturing quality across every production batch you receive.
Religious Dietary Certifications
Our facility maintains both KOSHER and HALAL certifications, meeting strict requirements for food-grade and pharmaceutical applications when needed.
Aviation Industry Compliance
This product aligns with SAE AMS 1431 aerospace material specifications for runway deicing agents, meeting stringent corrosion and performance requirements.
Environmental Regulations
You can confidently specify our sodium formate knowing it complies with environmental protection standards for wastewater discharge and soil contamination prevention.






Packaging Options
Standard Industrial Bags
Your orders arrive in durable 25kg plastic woven bags with PE inner liners. This double-layer protection prevents moisture absorption during storage and maintains product flowability.
Bulk Ton-Bag Format
For large-scale operations, we offer 1000kg ton-bags that reduce handling frequency. These jumbo bags suit automated spreader systems and minimize packaging waste.
Custom Packaging Solutions
Contact our team for specialized packaging requirements. We accommodate private labeling and specific bag sizes to match your equipment and storage constraints.
Storage Recommendations
Store your inventory in dry, ventilated warehouses away from direct heat sources. Keep bags sealed when not in use to prevent hygroscopic caking that affects spreader performance.
Packing

Manufacturing Process
Crude Fabric Selection
We source high-purity formic corrosive and sodium compounds from confirmed providers. Each clump experiences approaching quality review to guarantee determinations meet our strict standards.
Neutralization Reaction
Controlled chemical amalgamation combines formic corrosive with sodium hydroxide or sodium carbonate. Our computerized frameworks keep up exact temperature and pH parameters all through the response process.
Crystallization and Drying
The arrangement experiences controlled dissipation and crystallization. Mechanical dryers diminish dampness substance to underneath 0.5%, guaranteeing the free-flowing powder you require for mechanical spreading equipment.
Quality Control Testing
Every generation parcel passes through our research facility for virtue investigation, dampness testing, and pollution screening. As it were materials assembly technical-grade determinations continue to packaging.
Packaging and Warehousing
Automated filling frameworks bundle the last item in clean, dry conditions. We keep up climate-controlled capacity offices to protect item judgment some time recently shipment to your area.
Shipment



Why Choose Us?
35+ A long time Fabricating Heritage
Since 1988, we've culminated acetic acid derivation and formate generation. Your orders advantage from decades of chemical building skill and persistent prepare improvement.
Massive Generation Capacity
With 150,000 tons yearly capacity, you never confront supply deficiencies amid crest winter request. Our scale guarantees steady accessibility and competitive pricing.
Global Dissemination Network
We effectively send out to Europe, America, and Asia. Your worldwide ventures get the same quality measures and dependable conveyance plans notwithstanding of destination.
Comprehensive Item Portfolio
Beyond deicers, we fabricate sodium acetic acid derivation, potassium formate, and other mechanical chemicals. You can solidify acquirement with one trusted provider for different chemical needs.
Technical Back Team
Our experienced staff gives application direction, dose calculations, and investigating help. You get proficient bolster all through your venture lifecycle.
Customer-First Philosophy
We construct long-term associations based on keenness and common development. Your fulfillment drives our commitment to quality items and responsive benefit.
FAQ
Q: How does sodium formate compare to urea for airport applications?
A: Our sodium formate works effectively at -18°C versus urea's -7°C limit. You also avoid ammonia pollution that causes algae blooms in nearby waterways.
Q: Is this product safe for asphalt and concrete surfaces?
A: Yes. Unlike aggressive salts, it won't trigger alkali-silica reactions or accelerate freeze-thaw damage. Your pavement investments remain protected.
Q: What dosage rates should I apply?
A: For preventive anti-icing, use 15-25 g/m². Reactive deicing of bonded ice requires 30-50 g/m² depending on thickness and temperature conditions.
Q: Does it require special storage conditions?
A: Store in dry, ventilated areas using sealed bags. The hygroscopic nature means moisture exposure causes caking that affects spreader equipment performance.
Q: Can I mix it with other deicing products?
A: While chemically compatible, mixing defeats the anti-corrosion and environmental benefits. For premium applications like aviation, maintain pure formulation integrity.
Q: How quickly does it biodegrade after application?
A: Natural decomposition occurs within weeks under normal conditions. Breakdown produces harmless water and carbon dioxide without bioaccumulation in soil or water systems.
Q: What makes formate better than traditional chloride salts?
A: You eliminate infrastructure corrosion damage, protect surrounding vegetation, and maintain environmental compliance - all while achieving superior low-temperature performance.
Request a Quote
Ready to protect your infrastructure with Snow Melting Solid Sodium Formate? Contact us today for competitive pricing and technical specifications tailored to your project requirements. Email: sxzy@sxzhaoyi.com
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