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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.
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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
Specifications
| Melting Point | 165°C to 168°C |
| Density | 1.91 |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Quantity | 250 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% |
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Certificates
Certificates
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| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10250251 | Certificate of Analysis | 02/04/2024 | A14551.0B,A14551.0I,A14551.30 |
| 10246760 | Certificate of Analysis | 26/05/2023 | A14551.0B,A14551.0I,A14551.30 |
| 10241602 | Certificate of Analysis | 04/07/2022 | A14551.0B,A14551.0I,A14551.30 |
| E9071C | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14551.0B,A14551.0I,A14551.30 |
| 10216944 | Certificate of Analysis | 22/11/2021 | A14551.0B,A14551.0I,A14551.30 |
Safety and Handling
- Potassium formate
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium formate
RUO – Research Use Only
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