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Potassium formate, 99% (water less than 2%)
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CAS: 590-29-4 | CHKO2 | 84.115 g/mol

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 590-29-4
Molecular Formula CHKO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 84.115
MDL Number MFCD00013100
InChI Key WFIZEGIEIOHZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonym potassium formate, formic acid potassium salt, formic acid, potassium salt, formic acid, k salt, hcook, mravencan draselny czech, hco2k, formic acid, potassium salt 1:1, potassium formira, 64-18-6 parentShow MoreShow Less
PubChem CID 2735122
ChEBI CHEBI:63316
IUPAC Name potassium;formate
SMILES C(=O)[O-].[K+]
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Description

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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
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.
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H315-H319-H335
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.

P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c

H315-H319-H335

EINECSNumber : 209-677-9

RTECSNumber : LQ9625000

TSCA : Yes

storageNote1 : Hygroscopic

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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