Potassium Formate, a potassium salt derived from formic acid and Caustic Potash, is expertly produced by Geocon Products at their MIDC Ambernath facility. Adhering to stringent quality standards, Geocon Products is recognized as a leading manufacturer and exporter of Potassium Formate in India. Our company specializes in producing 50% & 75% Potassium Formate solutions. These water-soluble formulations have diverse industrial uses, including in heat transfer processes, as deicing agents, and as brine in various oilfield activities, encompassing drilling and completion tasks.

In oilfield applications, Potassium Formate effectively dissolves alkaline earth metal sulfates, such as barium sulphate. It's noteworthy that when drilling with Potassium Formate, barite should not be used as a weighting agent due to compatibility issues. This compound offers high-density slurries ideal for high-temperature, high-pressure drilling operations, and is known for its low corrosiveness and improved health, safety, and environmental profile. It enhances polymer thermal stability and reduces the risk of formation damage and permeability loss in oil wells.

Beyond these uses, Potassium Formate is also vital in producing potassium metal. Geocon Products caters to various client specifications, offering multiple standard grades of this compound. For roadway deicing, it outperforms alternatives like calcium chloride by effectively melting crystalline ice and having a lower biochemical oxygen demand, thereby reducing the risk of groundwater contamination. In heat transfer medium, Potassium Formate operates efficiently at temperatures where water-based glycols are less effective.

Potassium formate, especially in its 75% liquid form, has several applications across various industries. Here are some of its primary uses:

• Deicing and Anti-Icing Agent: Potassium formate is widely used as a deicing and anti-icing agent, particularly on airport runways and aircraft. Its effectiveness at low temperatures and lower environmental impact compared to traditional salts make it a preferred choice.



• Oil and Gas Industry: In the oil and gas sector, potassium formate is used as a component in drilling and completion fluids. It helps in stabilizing shale formations, reducing corrosion, and enhancing lubrication, which is crucial for efficient drilling operations.



• Heat Transfer Fluid: Due to its low freezing point and good heat transfer properties, potassium formate is used as a heat transfer fluid in various industrial processes. It’s particularly effective in systems requiring low-temperature operation.



• Industrial Catalyst: In chemical manufacturing, potassium formate can act as a catalyst or a reactant. It’s used in the synthesis of various chemicals, contributing to reactions that require a potassium source.



• Agriculture: Although less common, potassium formate can be used in agriculture as a source of potassium for plants. It's especially useful in hydroponic systems where precise nutrient management is required.



• Food Industry: In some cases, potassium formate is used as a food additive, particularly as a preservative or a pH control agent. However, its use in food is subject to stringent regulatory controls.



• Textile and Leather Industry: Potassium formate can be used in the textile and leather industries for dyeing and tanning processes. It assists in the penetration of dyes and other chemicals into fabrics and leather.Potassium formate can be used in the textile and leather industries for dyeing and tanning processes. It assists in the penetration of dyes and other chemicals into fabrics and leather.



• Environmental Remediation: In environmental applications, potassium formate may be used in the remediation of soils contaminated with heavy metals. It helps in immobilizing the metals, reducing their mobility and bioavailability.

• Chemical Formula and Structure: Potassium formate is represented by the chemical formula HCOOK.



• Physical State: At room temperature light amber to clear liquid



• Solubility: Highly soluble in water



• Density and Specific Gravity: 1.52-1.57



• pH: 7-10



• Boiling and Freezing Points: Potassium formate solutions have lower freezing points compared to water, making them effective as deicing agents. The boiling point would be higher than that of pure water.



• Thermal Stability: It tends to be thermally stable.



• Conductivity: 75% Potassium Formate solution can conduct electricity, a property that is utilized in certain industrial applications.



• Corrosivity: Less corrosive than some other salts.



• Safety and Handling: It is generally considered safer and less toxic than some other industrial chemicals, but proper safety measures should still be followed when handling, storing, and disposing of it.



• Environmental Impact: Potassium formate is more environmentally friendly compared to other deicing chemicals, as it is more biodegradable and less harmful to plant and aquatic life.