Formate Salts
HIGH-DENSITY & THERMAL-PERFORMANCE CHEMISTRIES

FORMATE SALTS

Organic formate salts and specialty fluids for HPHT clear brines, non-chloride concrete acceleration, secondary refrigeration and industrial chemical processing.

Potassium Formate 75% Calcium Formate Magnesium Formate Heat-Transfer Fluids
Performance by Product Family

Different chemistries. Distinct functions.

Each family is presented independently so its role, benefits and selection criteria remain clear.

Formate Salts

Oilfield, construction and processing

Concentrated and crystalline salts selected for density, acceleration and chemical-processing functions.

High-Density Clear Brine

Potassium Formate 75% provides approximately 1.57 g/cm³ density without suspended solids.

Non-Chloride Acceleration

Calcium Formate supports cement hydration without introducing chloride ions.

Thermal Stability

Potassium Formate brine is described as stable above 250°C for HPHT service.

Specialty Processing

Magnesium Formate is positioned for catalyst, drying and gas-scrubbing uses.

Heat Transfer Fluids

Secondary refrigeration and cooling

An inhibited potassium-formate fluid designed for closed-loop heat transfer under low-temperature conditions.

Low-Temperature Flow

Published operating capability extends down to −50°C.

Thermal Performance

Positioned with high specific heat and thermal conductivity.

Low Viscosity

Supports circulation and pumping efficiency in sub-zero systems.

Formulated Protection

The potassium-formate base is supplied as an inhibited fluid for cooling loops.

Industry Applications

Three core deployment sectors

Formate salts address demanding density, setting and low-temperature heat-transfer requirements.

01 · OILFIELD

HPHT Completion & Drilling

Potassium Formate 75% clear brine supports borehole pressure control, shale stabilisation and completion or workover operations.

HPHT Drilling Clear Brine Completion Fluid
02 · CONSTRUCTION

Precast Concrete & Dry Mix

Calcium Formate supports initial setting and early strength in tile adhesives, repair mortars, precast concrete and winter construction.

Set Accelerator Chloride-Free Tile Adhesives
03 · REFRIGERATION

Secondary Cooling

Potassium Formate HTF serves as a low-viscosity secondary refrigerant for brewery chillers, food freezing, ice rinks and industrial cooling.

Sub-Zero HTF Chiller Fluid Industrial Cooling
Separate Technical Tables

Products at a glance

The product data is divided by family to prevent confusion between commercial salts and formulated thermal fluid.

01 · Formate Salts

Formate salts technical matrix

Products supplied as concentrated solution, crystalline powder or granules.

Product Chemical Base Physical Form Primary Function Target Application
Potassium Formate 75% CHKO₂ Clear heavy liquid High-density clear brine; 1.57 g/cm³ HPHT drilling, completion, workover and runway de-icing
Calcium Formate Ca(HCOO)₂ White crystalline powder Non-chloride early-strength accelerator and setting modifier Precast concrete, tile adhesives and leather tanning
Magnesium Formate Mg(HCOO)₂ · 2H₂O White crystalline granules Catalyst precursor, desiccant and gas-scrubbing salt Chemical synthesis, flue-gas treatment and catalysts
02 · Heat Transfer Fluids

Potassium formate HTF technical matrix

A formulated, inhibited liquid for secondary refrigeration and cooling loops.

Product Fluid Base Physical Form Published Operating Range Target Application
Potassium Formate HTF Inhibited potassium formate blend Low-viscosity liquid −50°C to +120°C Industrial refrigeration, food processing and HVAC chillers

Low-Temperature Flow

Designed for circulation in sub-zero secondary cooling systems.

Efficient Heat Transfer

Positioned with high specific heat and thermal conductivity.

Closed-Loop Use

Suitable for industrial chiller and process-cooling circuits.

Inhibited Formulation

Formulated potassium-formate base for system protection.

Typical and indicative values should be confirmed against the current product TDS, SDS and certificate of analysis before use.

Environmental & Corrosion Positioning

Alternatives to glycols and halide salts

The source page positions formate technologies for improved plant efficiency and reduced environmental or corrosion concerns in selected systems.

Secondary Refrigeration

Potassium Formate HTF is positioned as a low-viscosity alternative to ethylene- and propylene-glycol fluids in industrial cooling loops.

Chloride-Free Systems

Calcium Formate acceleration and formate-based fluids avoid adding chloride ions associated with corrosion risks in reinforced concrete and metallic equipment.

Technical FAQs

Key selection
questions

Why use Potassium Formate 75% in HPHT wells?
It provides a published density up to 1.57 g/cm³ as a solids-free clear brine and is positioned for shale stabilisation, hydrate control, corrosion inhibition and high-temperature service.
How does Calcium Formate accelerate cement?
It promotes tricalcium-silicate hydration, supporting faster initial set and early compressive-strength development without introducing chloride ions.
Why consider Potassium Formate HTF?
Its published operating range extends to −50°C, with low sub-zero viscosity and high heat-transfer capability for secondary refrigeration.
What support does Geocon provide?
The source page lists brine blending, density profiling, low-temperature viscosity testing and sample dispatch support from Navi Mumbai.

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