Potassium Formate is a highly soluble organic potassium salt known for its excellent deicing performance, high density, and environmentally friendly characteristics. It is widely used in oil and gas drilling fluids, airport runway deicing, fertilizers, and industrial applications.
Our product offers stable performance, high purity, and reliable consistency to ensure excellent results across multiple industrial applications.
Compared with conventional chloride-based salts, Potassium Formate offers lower corrosion, better biodegradability, and reduced environmental impact, making it an ideal solution for demanding industrial and environmental applications.
Key Features
High Solubility
Dissolves rapidly in water and can be formulated into high-density brine solutions.
Environmentally Friendly
Biodegradable and less harmful to soil and water systems compared with chloride salts.
Low Corrosion
Causes less corrosion to metals and equipment, reducing maintenance costs.
Excellent Deicing Performance
Effective at low temperatures for ice and snow removal.
High Density
Suitable for preparing high-density drilling and completion fluids.
Stable Chemical Properties
Maintains consistent performance under various operating conditions.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Potassium Formate |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or colorless liquid |
| Purity | ≥96% / ≥98% |
| Potassium Formate Content | ≥96% / ≥98% |
| Moisture | ≤1.0% |
| Chloride (Cl) | ≤0.05% |
| Sulfate (SO₄) | ≤0.02% |
| pH (10% Solution) | 7.0–11.0 |
Strict production control ensures consistent purity and reliable batch-to-batch performance.
Optimized formulation delivers strong efficiency and improved results across various industrial uses.
Viscosity, particle size, activity and packaging can be tailored to meet specific application needs.

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