Synonyms: Salachlor, formic acid sodium salt
Struc. formula: HCOONa
Mole. weight: 68.01
Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Solubility: Soluble in water and glycerol, slight soluble in ethanol, 2-ethylhexanol, insoluble in aether.
Crystallizing P.: ≥253
Boiling point: 360°C
Density(ρ20): 1.92g/cm3
Product standard: Q/320281NUU 04—2007 <Sodium formate for industrial use>
Specification:
Struc. formula: HCOONa
Mole. weight: 68.01
Hygroscopicity: Slightly hygroscopic
Solubility: Soluble in water and glycerol, slight soluble in ethanol, 2-ethylhexanol, insoluble in aether.
Crystallizing P.: ≥253
Boiling point: 360°C
Density(ρ20): 1.92g/cm3
Product standard: Q/320281NUU 04—2007 <Sodium formate for industrial use>
Specification:
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Items |
Limits |
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appearance |
White or light yellow crystal |
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Water and volatile percentage/% max. |
6.0 |
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Organics (based on drier) percentage max. |
5.0 |
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Sodium formate (based on drier)percentage min. |
94.0 |
Applications:
It is one of the main raw material for producing formic and oxalic acid, it is also used for producing rongalite. It is used as rawhide treating compound, dye leveler and galvanization promoter and artificial silk's light extinguisher.