White crystalline powder in 25 kg polypropylene sack labeled Sodium Formate
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Sodium Formate (Industrial Grade)

Sodium Formate is a white crystalline powder primarily used in leather tanning, textile dyeing, and as a de-icing agent. Available in 25 kg bags, it is supplied for industrial uses in Kenya and nearby regions.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number141-53-7
Chemical FormulaHCOONa
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg polypropylene bags
StorageCool, dry, ventilated chemical storage

Sodium Formate (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Formate (Industrial Grade)
CategoryIndustrial Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Formate (Industrial Grade)

Sodium Formate is an odorless white crystalline solid widely employed in several industries for its buffering and neutralizing properties. In leather tanning, it acts as an effective buffering agent to maintain pH balance, enhancing leather quality. In textile dyeing, it serves as a pH regulator ensuring even dye uptake and color fastness. Additionally, its application as a de-icing agent on roads and runways benefits from its lower environmental impact compared to traditional salts. Finstar Chemicals supplies Industrial Grade Sodium Formate in 25 kg bags, suitable for shipment across East Africa with reliable logistics. Proper handling involves storing the chemical in cool, dry conditions, away from reactive substances, protecting it from moisture absorption, which can reduce product performance during processing. Procurement teams will value Sodium Formate's consistent quality and packaging, allowing precise dosing in industrial processes. Its compatibility with several industrial inputs makes it a versatile additive for chemical, textile, and construction applications. Intended primarily for B2B purchasers, Finstar ensures full technical and safety documentation accompanies each batch for compliance and operational safety. Whether used as a buffering agent in leather manufacturing or a less corrosive de-icing agent, Sodium Formate’s controlled release properties and biodegradability support sustainable industrial practices, reducing environmental footprint without sacrificing performance. Customers focusing on chemical supply chains in Kenya and neighboring territories will find Finstar's Sodium Formate a reliable option due to timely delivery, full technical support, and adherence to regional safety standards for industrial chemicals.

External references: PubChem · Wikipedia

Applications

Leather Tanning BufferUsed as a pH buffer in chrome tanning baths, improving leather quality and reducing processing time.
Textile Dyeing pH RegulatorMaintains dye bath pH stability, ensuring uniform color and enhanced dye uptake in fabric treatment.
De-icing AgentApplied on roads and runways to reduce ice formation with lower corrosion impact compared to sodium chloride.
Concrete AdditiveActs as a set accelerator in concrete mixes, improving early strength development.

Benefits

Reduced Leather Processing TimeIts buffering capacity stabilizes tanning baths, accelerating chromium uptake and reducing overall leather production cycle.
Eco-friendly De-icingSodium Formate’s biodegradability minimizes environmental contamination while effectively controlling ice buildup.
Enhanced Dye FastnessRegulates pH in dyeing baths preventing fiber damage, which improves color retention over repeated washes.
Faster Concrete Strength GainIts chemical interaction promotes early cement hydration, supporting quicker project timelines.

Features

Industrial Grade PurityManufactured to meet industrial-grade specifications ensuring consistency in performance across applications.
Standard 25 kg Bag PackagingBags facilitate easy handling and transport while preserving product integrity during storage.
Comprehensive DocumentationEach batch includes Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, and compliance documentation for industrial use.

Industries Served

Leather Tanning IndustryUtilized as a buffering agent to maintain optimal pH for chrome tanning processes enhancing leather strength.
Textile IndustryServes as a pH stabilizer in dyeing to ensure uniform coloring and reduce fabric damage.
Road Maintenance and ConstructionUsed for environmentally safer road de-icing and as an accelerator in concrete formulations.
Chemical ManufacturingActs as a raw material or additive in various chemical synthesis processes and formulations.

Sodium Formate (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Formate (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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