Potassium Formate

High-Efficiency Potassium Formate for Advanced Oil & Gas Drilling, Environmentally-Friendly Runway De-Icing, and Specialised Agricultural Solutions Available for UK and European Industrial Supply

Technical Specifications and Physical Properties

Potassium Formate (CAS No. 590-29-4) is the potassium salt of formic acid, available as a highly soluble white crystalline solid or a clear aqueous solution (typically 50% to 75% strength). It is technically valued for its high density and low crystallization temperature, making it a superior component for high-performance brines. With a molecular weight of 84.12, it is biodegradable and non-toxic, offering a safer alternative to traditional chloride salts. Its excellent heat-transfer properties and low viscosity across a wide temperature range ensure it remains a critical reagent for sophisticated industrial cooling and pressure-management systems.

Oilfield Services and Agricultural Applications

In the oil and gas industry, Potassium Formate is used to create high-density, solids-free drilling and completion fluids that protect wellbore stability and maximize hydrocarbon recovery. It is also a staple in horticultural fertilisers and agricultural treatments as a bioavailable source of potassium. In the de-icing sector, it is a preferred liquid agent for airport runways and bridges, where its rapid ice-melting capability and non-corrosive nature prevent damage to aircraft components and sensitive concrete infrastructure.

Industrial Heat Transfer and Chemical Synthesis

This compound serves as a critical secondary refrigerant in large-scale industrial cooling systems and heat transfer fluids. In chemical manufacturing, it acts as a reducing agent and a buffer in various organic synthesis processes. Its utility extends to the textile and leather industries as a neutralizing agent and to the manufacture of latex where it aids in viscosity control. Supplied across the UK and Europe, it meets the rigorous demands of environmental water treatment and specialized flue gas desulfurization applications.

Key Product Features

• High-Density Brines: Optimized for solids-free well construction and completion fluids.
• Eco-Friendly De-Icing: Biodegradable and low-corrosion liquid for sensitive infrastructure.
• Advanced Heat Transfer: Reliable secondary refrigerant for industrial cooling applications.
• Agricultural Nutrient: potassium source for specialized fertilizer formulations.
• Flexible Logistics: Supplied in 25kg bags, 1000L IBCs, and bulk loads for industrial trade.