SODIUM FORMATE
SODIUM FORMATE AR/ACS
Short Name: SODIUM FORMATE
Synonym: Formic acid sodium salt
Basic Details
Article No.
LG4144
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
99%
CAS No.
141-53-7
HS Code
2915.1210
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Solid
Colour
Colorless crystals
Odour
Slight formic acid odour
pH value
7 - 8.5
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
259 - 262 °C
Density [g/cm3]
1.92
Solubility in water [% weight]
97 g/100 g water @ 200C
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
Colourless deliquescent crystals
Assay
Min 99%
Insoluble matter
Max 0.005%
pH (5% solution in water)
7.0 - 8.5
Chloride (Cl)
Max 0.001%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max 0.001%
Sulphate (SO4)
Max 0.001%
Heavy metal (as Pb)
Max 0.0005%
Iron (Fe)
Max 0.0005%
Calcium (Ca)
Max 0.0005%
Loss on drying (at 150°C)
Max 0.5%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols