sodium formate

Properties: Appearance: white powder, it is hydroscopic; ahs slight formic acid smell. M.P.: 253oC Relative Density: 1.919g/cm3 Solubility: soluble in water and glycerin,slightly soluble in ethanol,insoluble in ether.Use: For alkyd resin paints, plasticizers, high explosives, acid-proof materials, aeroplane oil, adhesive additives etc. Molecular formula:HCOONa Molecular weight:68.01 CAS NO.:141-53-7 Physicochemical Property:White crystalline,moisture absorption. Melting gravity:253.0°C Relative density:1.919g/cm3 Solubility: soluble in water and glycerin, slightly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether. Use:Sodium formate is mainly used to produce formic acid, oxalic acid and sodium hydrosulfite, and used in the preparation of reducing agents and disinfectants. ItemSpecification Appearancewhite crystalline powder Content98%min. Moisture 0.6%max. NaOH 0.5%max. Na2CO3 1%max. NaCl 0.2%max. Na2S 0.03%max. Water Insoluble Substances 1%max. PH6.5—7.5