Sodium Formate Powder CAS 141-53-7

(1) Production of formic acid, oxalic acid, and insurance powder
It is an important raw material for the production of formic acid, oxalic acid, and sodium hydrosulfite. In the production of formic acid, sodium formate is formed by reacting carbon monoxide and sodium hydroxide solution at 160-200 ℃ and 2MPa pressure, and then the finished formic acid is obtained by sulfuric acid hydrolysis and distillation. The main reaction equation is: CO+NaOH → HCOONa, 2HCOONa+H2SO ₄ → 2HCOOH+Na2SO4. Formic acid is a basic raw material in the fields of medicine, pesticides, organic chemicals, etc.

It can be used to synthesize various drugs and pesticide intermediates, and is also an important organic solvent and preservative. Oxalic acid can be used as the main raw material for antibiotic drugs in the pharmaceutical industry, and is used in the manufacturing of drugs such as streptomycin, oxytetracycline, tetracycline, streptomycin, borneol, vitamin B12, phenobarbital, etc. In the process of drug synthesis, oxalic acid can act as a reactant or catalyst, participate in chemical reactions, and promote the synthesis and conversion of drug molecules.

Insurance powder has important applications in industries such as printing and dyeing, papermaking, and can be used as a reducing agent and bleaching agent. In the printing and dyeing industry, insurance powder can reduce dyes into soluble chromophores, making it easier for dyes to dye fibers, and can also play a role in decolorization and bleaching; In the paper industry, sodium formate powder can be used for bleaching pulp, removing colored impurities from pulp, and improving the whiteness and quality of paper.

(2) Production of dimethylformamide, etc
It is also used in the production of chemical products such as dimethylformamide. Dimethylformamide is an excellent organic solvent and chemical raw material, widely used in industries such as polyurethane, acrylic fiber, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. In the production of polyurethane, dimethylformamide can be used as a solvent to dissolve polyurethane raw materials and promote the reaction; In the production of acrylic fiber, it is used for the spinning and post-treatment processes of acrylic fiber; In the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries, it is used as a synthetic raw material to participate in the synthesis of drugs and pesticides.

(3) As a catalyst and stable synthesis agent
In the process of chemical synthesis, it can be used as a catalyst and stabilizing synthesis agent. It can reduce the activation energy of the reaction, accelerate the reaction rate, and improve the selectivity and yield of the reaction. For example, in some organic synthesis reactions, it is possible to promote the reaction towards the expected direction, reduce the occurrence of side reactions, and stabilize the reaction system to ensure the smooth progress of the reaction.

(4) Used for alkyd resin coatings, plasticizers, high explosives, acid resistant materials, aviation lubricants, adhesive additives
Can be used in the production of alkyd resin coatings, which can improve the performance of coatings, such as increasing adhesion, hardness, glossiness, and weather resistance. In the production of plasticizers, they can be used as raw materials or additives to endow plasticizers with specific properties, making plastic products softer and more elastic.

In the production of high explosives, participating in the synthesis reaction of explosives, providing necessary chemical components for explosives, and affecting the explosive performance and stability of explosives. In the production of acid resistant materials, it can be used to adjust the acidity and alkalinity of materials, improve their acid resistance, and maintain stable physical and chemical properties in acidic environments.

In aviation lubricating oil, it can be used as an additive to improve the performance of lubricating oil, such as enhancing the oxidation resistance, corrosion resistance, and lubricity of lubricating oil, ensuring the normal operation of aviation engines under harsh conditions such as high temperature and high pressure. In adhesive production, sodium formate can enhance the bonding strength and stability of adhesives, improve the quality and effectiveness of adhesives.

(1) Disguising acid in chrome tanning process
In the chrome tanning process of the leather industry, it is used as a pseudo packaging acid. It can assist in the chrome tanning process, delay the rapid combination of chrome tanning agents and leather fibers, allowing the chrome tanning agents to penetrate more evenly into the leather fibers, thereby increasing the chromium absorption rate by 10% -20%, reducing the generation of chromium containing wastewater, and lowering environmental pollution.

At the same time, it can enhance the softness and light resistance of leather, making leather products more comfortable and durable. It is widely used in the production of leather products such as sofa leather and automotive interior leather, improving the quality and market competitiveness of leather products.

(2) Leather tanning
Can undergo chemical reactions with proteins in leather to form stable cross-linked structures. This cross-linked structure can make leather soft, tough, and not easily rotten, and can be used to make various types of leather products, such as shoes, handbags, furniture, etc. In the process of leather tanning, it can improve the physical and chemical properties of leather, enhance its strength, elasticity, and wear resistance, and prolong the service life of leather products.

(1) Reducing agent
It is a commonly used reducing agent in the printing and dyeing industry. During the printing and dyeing process, it can reduce the dye to a soluble chromophore, making it easier for the dye to dye fibers. For example, in the dyeing process of vat dyes, sodium formate can reduce the vat dye to a chromophore under alkaline conditions. The chromophore has affinity for fibers and can dye them. Then, after oxidation treatment, the chromophore is transformed back into an insoluble dye and fixed on the fibers, thus achieving the purpose of dyeing.

It can also be used for post-treatment of direct dyes, reactive dyes, etc., playing a role in decolorization and bleaching, improving the quality and brightness of dyeing.

(2) Dye synthesis
It is an important intermediate for synthesizing certain dyes. The carbonyl and hydroxyl groups in its molecular structure can participate in complex chemical reactions to generate dyes of different colors. It can be used as a raw material for reducing dyes, direct dyes, etc., and is widely used in the textile printing and dyeing industry. In the process of dye synthesis, sodium formate can react with other compounds to form dye molecules with specific colors and properties, meeting the dyeing needs of different textiles.

(1) Reagent for determining phosphorus and arsenic
Can be used as a reagent for determining phosphorus and arsenic. In chemical analysis, sodium formate powder can undergo specific chemical reactions with elements such as phosphorus and arsenic. By detecting the properties and quantities of the reaction products, the content of phosphorus and arsenic in the sample can be accurately determined. This measurement method has the advantages of high sensitivity and good accuracy, and has important applications in environmental monitoring, food testing, pharmaceutical analysis, and other fields.

(2) Disinfectants and mordants
It has certain antibacterial properties, and the carboxyl and hydroxyl groups contained in its molecular structure can react with macromolecules such as proteins and nucleic acids in microbial cell walls, thereby inhibiting or killing microorganisms. The purpose of disinfection is achieved by interfering with the growth and reproduction process of microorganisms, which can be used for disinfection of medical equipment, environmental surfaces, etc.
In the process of mordanting, it can interact with dyes and fibers, enhance the adhesion of dyes on fibers, improve the firmness and brightness of dyeing, and is commonly used in the dyeing mordanting of natural fibers.

(3) Diuretic effect (special purpose)
Although sodium formate is not a conventional medication, studies have shown that soaking feet in it may have a diuretic effect. If standing or walking for a long time, it is easy to experience fatigue. Soaking feet in sodium formate can relieve fatigue. At the same time, the feet are the farthest location from the centrifugal organs, and blood circulation is relatively slow. Frequent foot soaking can promote blood circulation in the feet, while sodium formate foot soaking may help regulate the body's acid-base balance and promote urine excretion to a certain extent. However, this use currently lacks large-scale clinical research and verification.

(4) Relieve tinea pedis (special purpose)
It has a certain bactericidal effect, and soaking feet with it can remove dead skin tissue on the soles of the feet, effectively inhibit fungal infections, and alleviate symptoms of tinea pedis. However, when using sodium formate to soak feet, it is important to control the concentration and duration to avoid irritation and damage to the foot skin. Meanwhile, patients with tinea pedis should also combine other treatment methods, such as using antifungal drugs, to achieve better treatment outcomes.

(1) Wastewater treatment
In industrial wastewater treatment, it can be used to suppress harmful bacterial communities and regulate the pH value of industrial wastewater. It can combine with heavy metal ions in wastewater to form soluble complex ions, which helps to remove heavy metal pollution. For example, if the wastewater contains heavy metal ions such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc., an appropriate amount of sodium formate can be added to react the heavy metal ions with sodium formate to form soluble formate precipitates.

Then, the heavy metal ions can be removed from the wastewater through precipitation, filtration, and other methods to achieve the goal of purifying the wastewater.

(2) Efficient snow melting agent
It can be used as an efficient snow melting agent. After adding corrosion inhibitors, it has low corrosiveness to metals and concrete, and is suitable for snow melting and de icing in places such as airport runways and highways. In winter, snow accumulation on airport runways and highways can affect traffic safety and smoothness. 

(1) Preservatives
It has antibacterial properties and can be used as a preservative. It can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of various bacteria and fungi, reduce the occurrence of food spoilage, and thus play a role in preservation. It is often added to foods that require long-term preservation, such as meat, fish, bread, etc., but the dosage should be controlled to prevent excessive intake from causing adverse effects on the human body.

In the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, sodium formate can also be used as a preservative to extend the shelf life of products and ensure product quality and safety.

(2) Heavy metal precipitant
In solution, trivalent metal complex ions can be formed, which are precipitants of heavy metals. It can undergo chemical reactions with heavy metal ions in solution, generating insoluble precipitates, thereby achieving the separation and removal of heavy metals. In wastewater treatment in industries such as electroplating and metallurgy, it can be used to precipitate heavy metal ions.

Reduce the content of heavy metals in wastewater, and meet environmental discharge standards.

(3) Nickel cobalt alloy electrolyte
Can be used in nickel cobalt alloy electrolyte as a pH regulator or metal surface treatment agent in electroplating process. Sodium formate powder can adjust the acidity and alkalinity of the electrolyte, ensure the stability of the electroplating process, and improve the quality and performance of the coating, making it more uniform, dense, and corrosion-resistant.