High-Quality Sodium Formate for Oil Drilling, Leather Processing & Industrial Applications
Sodium Formate 98% (HCOONa) represents advanced chemical technology specifically formulated for oil drilling operations, leather processing, de-icing applications, textile manufacturing, and chemical processing operations requiring consistent purity and multi-functional performance characteristics. This essential sodium salt serves critical functions across drilling fluid formulations, leather tanning procedures, winter maintenance applications, textile processing operations, and specialty processes requiring controlled pH buffering, reducing properties, and preservation capabilities with exceptional processing performance.
At Chemicals & Process Equipment Limited, we supply technical-grade Sodium Formate manufactured under stringent quality control standards and international specifications. Our comprehensive product range includes drilling grade sodium formate, leather grade, de-icing grade, textile grade, and custom formulations meeting diverse requirements for oil drilling operations, leather processing, winter maintenance systems, textile manufacturing, and specialized applications across global oil & gas, leather, municipal, textile, and chemical processing markets.
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✅ Advanced Chemical Technology – Optimized Industrial Properties & Multi-Industry Performance
✅ Multi-Functional Processing Chemical – Buffer, Reducing Agent and Comprehensive Quality Documentation
✅ Essential Industrial Properties – Superior pH Control, Reducing & Preservation Performance
✅ Multi-Industry Applications – Oil Drilling, Leather, De-icing, Textile & Chemical Processing Systems
✅ Technical Support Package – Complete Application Guidance & Performance Optimization
The Sodium Formate Market is expected to grow from USD 780.50 Million in 2024 to USD 1,125.40 Million by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.35% during the forecast period. Additionally, Sodium Formate Market Size estimated to grow by USD 142.60 million from 2023-2028 with demand from oil & gas and leather industries, while oil drilling grade captured 42.80% of sodium formate market share in 2024, and the segment is projected to advance at a 6.12% CAGR through 2030. This growth is driven by increasing oil exploration activities, expanding leather production, growing de-icing applications, and rising demand for eco-friendly industrial chemicals across global oil & gas, leather, municipal, and chemical processing markets.
Technical Specifications & Sodium Formate Properties
| Property | 98.0% Grade | 99.0% Grade | 99.5% Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Formate Content (%) | 98.0% min | 99.0% min | 99.5% min |
| HCOONa Content | 98.0% min | 99.0% min | 99.5% min |
| Sodium Chloride (NaCl) | 0.5% max | 0.3% max | 0.1% max |
| Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3) | 0.3% max | 0.2% max | 0.1% max |
| Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) | 0.1% max | 0.05% max | 0.02% max |
| Other Sodium Salts | 0.3% max | 0.2% max | 0.1% max |
| Moisture Content | 0.5% max | 0.3% max | 0.2% max |
| Insoluble Matter | 0.05% max | 0.03% max | 0.01% max |
| pH (10% solution) | 8.0-10.5 | 8.5-10.0 | 8.8-9.5 |
| Chloride (Cl⁻) | 0.02% max | 0.01% max | 0.005% max |
| Sulfate (SO₄²⁻) | 0.05% max | 0.03% max | 0.01% max |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤10 ppm | ≤5 ppm | ≤3 ppm |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤10 ppm | ≤5 ppm | ≤3 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤3 ppm | ≤2 ppm | ≤1 ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤5 ppm | ≤3 ppm | ≤2 ppm |
| Mercury (Hg) | ≤1 ppm | ≤0.5 ppm | ≤0.3 ppm |
| Ash Content | 0.1% max | 0.05% max | 0.03% max |
| Bulk Density | 1.4-1.6 g/cm³ | 1.45-1.55 g/cm³ | 1.48-1.52 g/cm³ |
| Particle Size | 10-100 mesh | 20-80 mesh | 40-60 mesh |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder | ||
| Melting Point | 253°C (decomp.) | 253°C (decomp.) | 253°C (decomp.) |
| Density at 20°C | 1.919 g/cm³ | 1.919 g/cm³ | 1.919 g/cm³ |
| Solubility in Water (20°C) | 432 g/L | 432 g/L | 432 g/L |
| Solubility in Ethanol | Slightly soluble | ||
| Hygroscopicity | Low | Low | Very Low |
| Thermal Stability | Stable to 253°C | Stable to 253°C | Stable to 253°C |
| Reducing Power | High | High | High |
| Buffer Capacity | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Storage Stability | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months |
| Storage Temperature | 5-40°C | 5-40°C | 5-40°C |
| Packaging Options | Bags, drums, big bags, bulk |
Available Grade Types:
- Oil Drilling Grade for drilling fluid applications
- Leather Grade for tanning and processing
- De-icing Grade for winter maintenance
- Textile Grade for dyeing and processing
- Technical Grade for industrial processing
- Food Grade for food industry applications
- Pharmaceutical Grade for specialized uses
- Export Grade for international markets
- Custom Grade for specialized formulations
Specialized Packaging Solutions:
- 25kg multi-wall paper bags with PE liner
- 500kg big bags (FIBC) for bulk handling
- 200kg fiber drums for specialized applications
- Bulk trucks for large-scale operations
- Moisture-proof packaging for humid climates
- Food-grade packaging for food applications
- Custom packaging for specific requirements
- Temperature-controlled shipping options
Oil Drilling & Gas Applications
Drilling Fluid Formulations Oil & gas companies utilize Sodium Formate for drilling fluid formulations, completion fluids, and drilling applications requiring high-density brines and superior shale inhibition properties. Drilling companies employ sodium formate for deepwater drilling, high-temperature wells, and specialized drilling operations requiring environmentally friendly solutions.
Completion & Workover Fluids Oil service companies use Sodium Formate for completion fluid production, workover operations, and well intervention applications requiring clear brines with excellent thermal stability. Chemical companies employ sodium formate for packer fluids, fracturing applications, and completion systems requiring high performance.
Enhanced Oil Recovery Petroleum companies utilize Sodium Formate for enhanced oil recovery, chemical flooding, and specialized applications requiring improved oil displacement and reservoir performance. Oil companies employ sodium formate for EOR operations, tertiary recovery, and reservoir optimization.
Gas Processing Operations Gas processing facilities use Sodium Formate for gas dehydration, sweetening operations, and natural gas processing applications requiring corrosion inhibition and hydrate prevention. Processing companies employ sodium formate for pipeline operations and gas conditioning.
Leather Processing Applications
Chrome Tanning Operations Leather manufacturers utilize Sodium Formate for chrome tanning processes, leather production, and tanning applications requiring improved chrome penetration and uniform tanning results. Tanneries employ sodium formate for automotive leather, furniture leather, and high-quality leather products.
Vegetable Tanning Processes Leather companies use Sodium Formate for vegetable tanning, eco-friendly leather production, and sustainable tanning applications requiring natural tanning enhancement. Specialty leather manufacturers employ sodium formate for premium leather goods and artisanal leather products.
Leather Finishing Operations Leather processors utilize Sodium Formate for finishing processes, color enhancement, and leather applications requiring improved dye uptake and color uniformity. Leather companies employ sodium formate for fashion leather, upholstery leather, and specialty leather applications.
Leather Chemical Processing Chemical companies use Sodium Formate for leather chemical production, auxiliary manufacturing, and leather applications requiring specialized chemical processing aids. Leather chemical manufacturers employ sodium formate for retanning agents and processing chemicals.
De-icing & Winter Maintenance Applications
Airport De-icing Operations Airport authorities utilize Sodium Formate for runway de-icing, aircraft de-icing, and aviation applications requiring environmentally safe and effective ice removal. Aviation companies employ sodium formate for winter operations, ground equipment, and aircraft maintenance.
Road & Highway De-icing Municipal governments use Sodium Formate for road de-icing, highway maintenance, and winter road applications requiring reduced environmental impact and infrastructure protection. Transportation departments employ sodium formate for bridge de-icing and critical route maintenance.
Industrial De-icing Applications Industrial facilities utilize Sodium Formate for equipment de-icing, facility maintenance, and industrial applications requiring safe and effective ice prevention. Manufacturing companies employ sodium formate for process equipment, storage areas, and industrial infrastructure.
Commercial Snow Removal Snow removal companies use Sodium Formate for commercial de-icing, parking lot treatment, and property maintenance applications requiring effective and environmentally responsible solutions. Service companies employ sodium formate for retail facilities, office complexes, and commercial properties.
Textile Manufacturing Applications
Dyeing Process Enhancement Textile manufacturers utilize Sodium Formate for dyeing operations, color fixation, and textile applications requiring improved dye uptake and color fastness. Textile companies employ sodium formate for cotton dyeing, synthetic fiber processing, and specialty textile applications.
Textile Chemical Processing Chemical companies use Sodium Formate for textile auxiliary production, processing chemical manufacturing, and textile applications requiring specialized chemical additives. Textile chemical manufacturers employ sodium formate for dyeing assistants and processing aids.
Fabric Finishing Operations Textile processors utilize Sodium Formate for fabric finishing, treatment processes, and textile applications requiring improved fabric properties and performance enhancement. Textile companies employ sodium formate for technical textiles and performance fabrics.
Fiber Processing Applications Fiber manufacturers use Sodium Formate for fiber processing, synthetic fiber production, and textile applications requiring specialized processing conditions. Chemical fiber companies employ sodium formate for polyester production and fiber modification.
Chemical Processing Applications
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical companies utilize Sodium Formate for drug synthesis, API production, and pharmaceutical applications requiring high-purity chemical intermediates. Drug manufacturers employ sodium formate for active ingredient synthesis and pharmaceutical processing.
Food Processing Operations Food manufacturers use Sodium Formate for food processing, preservation applications, and food industry operations requiring safe and effective processing aids. Food companies employ sodium formate for specialized food processing and manufacturing applications.
Electroplating Operations Electroplating companies utilize Sodium Formate for metal finishing, plating operations, and surface treatment applications requiring effective reducing agents. Metal finishing companies employ sodium formate for copper plating, nickel plating, and specialty metal finishing.
Chemical Synthesis Applications Chemical manufacturers use Sodium Formate for organic synthesis, chemical production, and manufacturing applications requiring versatile chemical intermediates. Specialty chemical companies employ sodium formate for fine chemical synthesis and custom manufacturing.
Pulp & Paper Applications
Pulp Processing Operations Pulp manufacturers utilize Sodium Formate for pulp processing, bleaching operations, and paper applications requiring effective reducing agents and pH control. Paper companies employ sodium formate for kraft pulping, bleaching sequences, and pulp quality enhancement.
Paper Manufacturing Processes Paper manufacturers use Sodium Formate for paper production, coating applications, and paper applications requiring improved paper properties and processing enhancement. Paper companies employ sodium formate for specialty papers and high-quality paper products.
Recycling Operations Recycling facilities utilize Sodium Formate for paper recycling, deinking processes, and waste paper applications requiring effective flotation agents and processing aids. Recycling companies employ sodium formate for newspaper recycling and mixed paper processing.
Cardboard & Packaging Packaging manufacturers use Sodium Formate for corrugated production, packaging materials, and cardboard applications requiring improved strength and processing properties. Packaging companies employ sodium formate for food packaging and industrial packaging.
Construction & Building Materials
Concrete Additive Applications Construction companies utilize Sodium Formate for concrete additives, cement processing, and construction applications requiring improved concrete properties and performance enhancement. Concrete manufacturers employ sodium formate for ready-mix concrete and precast applications.
Anti-freeze Applications Construction companies use Sodium Formate for concrete anti-freeze, cold weather concreting, and construction applications requiring freeze protection and improved workability. Contractors employ sodium formate for winter construction and cold climate projects.
Building Chemical Applications Chemical companies utilize Sodium Formate for building chemical production, construction additives, and specialized applications requiring effective processing aids and performance enhancement. Building chemical manufacturers employ sodium formate for mortar additives and construction chemicals.
Infrastructure Projects Infrastructure developers use Sodium Formate for large-scale construction, infrastructure development, and civil engineering applications requiring specialized chemical solutions. Construction companies employ sodium formate for bridge construction, tunnel projects, and major infrastructure.
Quality Control & Testing Procedures
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Every production batch undergoes extensive testing to ensure compliance with industrial standards, drilling specifications, and international requirements. Our quality control laboratory employs advanced analytical techniques including ion chromatography, ICP-MS, and spectroscopic analysis.
Quality assurance procedures include:
- Sodium formate content determination using titration methods
- Purity analysis using ion chromatography
- Moisture content testing using Karl Fischer titration
- pH measurement using calibrated pH meters
- Chloride content analysis using potentiometric titration
- Heavy metals analysis using ICP-MS spectroscopy
- Particle size distribution using sieve analysis
- Bulk density measurement using standard methods
- Solubility testing using gravimetric methods
- Thermal analysis using DSC methods
- Reducing power evaluation using standard tests
- Buffer capacity measurement using titration curves
Application Guidelines & Best Practices
Oil Drilling Guidelines Establish proper mixing procedures for Sodium Formate including concentration optimization, compatibility testing, and performance monitoring for optimal drilling fluid performance and wellbore stability.
Leather Processing Procedures Develop appropriate processing procedures including dosage optimization, pH control, and quality assessment for leather tanning and processing applications.
Storage & Handling Procedures Implement proper storage conditions including moisture protection, temperature control, and contamination prevention for maintaining sodium formate quality and preventing caking.
Market Applications & Industry Trends
Oil & Gas Market Growth Expanding drilling activities, increasing deepwater exploration, and growing unconventional oil & gas production drive continued growth in sodium formate applications for drilling fluids and completion systems.
Leather Industry Development Growing automotive leather demand, increasing furniture production, and expanding fashion leather markets support increased adoption of sodium formate for leather processing and manufacturing.
Environmental Regulations Rising environmental awareness and stricter de-icing regulations drive growth in eco-friendly sodium formate for winter maintenance and sustainable industrial applications.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Standards Sodium Formate complies with environmental regulations, biodegradability requirements, and ecological guidelines ensuring responsible use in environmentally sensitive applications.
Industrial Safety Standards Compliance with occupational health standards, workplace safety guidelines, and industrial hygiene requirements ensures safe handling and use in industrial applications.
Food Safety Standards Adherence to food safety regulations, FDA guidelines, and international food standards supports responsible use in food-grade and food contact applications.
Performance Advantages & Technical Benefits
✔ Multi-Functional Performance – Buffer, reducing agent, and preservative properties
✔ Excellent Drilling Properties – Superior shale inhibition and thermal stability
✔ Multi-Industry Versatility – Suitable for oil drilling, leather, de-icing, and textile applications
✔ Environmental Friendliness – Biodegradable and eco-friendly properties
✔ High Solubility – Excellent water solubility for easy processing
✔ Processing Enhancement – Improved manufacturability and product quality
✔ Thermal Stability – Excellent temperature resistance and stability
✔ Cost-Effective Solution – Economical multi-functional chemical
✔ Quality Consistency – Reliable composition with comprehensive quality control
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Meets industrial, environmental, and safety standards
✔ Storage Stability – Good shelf life with proper storage conditions
✔ Technical Support – Complete application guidance and optimization assistance
Our Sodium Formate products represent industry-leading standards in chemical technology and multi-industry solutions, specifically formulated for demanding oil drilling operations, leather processing, de-icing applications, textile manufacturing, and specialized chemical processing requirements. We provide comprehensive technical support, application guidance, and regulatory consultation to ensure optimal performance across your specialized industrial applications.
For detailed specifications, certificates of analysis, or application-specific recommendations, contact our specialized chemicals division. We offer complete support including application optimization, regulatory guidance, and technical assistance to maximize effectiveness in your oil drilling, leather processing, de-icing, textile, or chemical processing applications.
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