Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%), Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Potassium formate acts as an intermediate in the formate potash process for the production of potassium. It is a deicing salt for used on roads. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor, an anti-scaling agent, a functional fluid, a processing aid and used in petroleum production.

Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 590-29-4
• Molecular Formula: CHKO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 84.115
• MDL Number: MFCD00013100
• InChI Key: WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: potassium formate, formic acid potassium salt, formic acid, potassium salt, formic acid, k salt, hcook, mravencan draselny czech, hco2k, formic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium formira, 64-18-6 parent
• PubChem CID: 2735122
• ChEBI: CHEBI:63316
• IUPAC Name: potassium;formate
• SMILES: C(=O)[O-].[K+]

• Melting Point: 165°C to 168°C
• Density: 1.91
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Quantity: 5000 g
• Beilstein: 3623272
• Sensitivity: Very Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,7633
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and alcohol; Insoluble in ether.
• Formula Weight: 84.12
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Assay: (water <2%)
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium formate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium formate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : potassium formate

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