Potassium Formate
Potassium Formate
UD Trading is a potassium formate supplier in Australia, supplying potassium formate as a colourless to pale liquid in IBC or bulk. Every batch comes with a Certificate of Analysis and is supplied against a controlled specification and Safety Data Sheet.
Product Specifications
- Chemical Name: Potassium Formate
- Chemical Formula: CHKO2
- Other Names: Formic Acid Potassium Salt
- CAS No: 590-29-4
Applications of potassium formate
- Drilling and completion brines (density and shale inhibition)
- De-icing and snowmelt
Why buy from a potassium formate supplier in Australia with ISO 9001 systems
Formate brines are chosen for density without solids, so concentration and clarity must be consistent. Our quality system is ISO 9001:2015 certified and our Brisbane-based team supports customers across Australia. See all our drilling fluid chemicals or contact us for a quote. Chemical identity reference: CAS 590-29-4 on CAS Common Chemistry.
Potassium Formate FAQ
Why use potassium formate brine?
It gives high density without solids and adds potassium for shale inhibition.
How is it supplied?
In IBCs or bulk.
Is potassium formate dangerous goods?
Potassium Formate is not classified as dangerous goods for transport. Follow the SDS for handling and storage.
Product Overview
Potassium Formate (CAS 590-29-4), also known as Potassium formate brine, Formic acid potassium salt, K-formate. Appearance: colourless to pale liquid. Typical uses include: oilfield drilling/completion brine (density & shale inhibition); de-icing / snowmelt agent. UD Trading supplies Potassium Formate in IBC / Bulk, backed by a controlled product specification and Safety Data Sheet, with a Certificate of Analysis for every batch.
Additional Product Specifications
- Appearance: Colourless to pale liquid (Visual)
- Potassium formate: ≥ 75 % (Titration)
- Density (20°C): 1.56 – 1.58 g/mL (Hydrometer)
- pH: 9 – 11 (Potentiometric)
- Chloride: ≤ 0.1 % (Titration)
- Product code: KFORMS
- Packaging: IBC / Bulk
- Dangerous goods: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport
Typical properties and acceptance criteria per UDT_SPEC_Potassium Formate_v01. Refer to the batch Certificate of Analysis for actual results.
Applications of Potassium Formate
Potassium Formate is used across a range of applications.
- Oilfield drilling/completion brine (density & shale inhibition)
- De-icing / snowmelt agent
Why Choose UD Trading for Potassium Formate
UD Trading supplies Potassium Formate with full quality documentation.
- Controlled specification and Safety Data Sheet, reviewed under our document control system.
- Certificate of Analysis supplied with every batch.
- Brisbane-based team supporting customers across Australia.
Product Documents
Download Specification Download SDSA Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with every batch.
Contact UD Trading for Potassium Formate
Contact us for pricing, availability and documentation for Potassium Formate. Call 07 3040 7298 or email sales@udtrading.com.au.
