Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate

Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate — High-Purity Reducing Agent for Textile Processing

Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate (HCOOK, CAS 590-29-4) is a high-purity organic salt engineered for demanding textile applications. It has a purity of ≥98% and serves as an excellent reducing agent and dyeing auxiliary that immediately solves the most typical pain points in current fabric processing – equipment corrosion, irregular dye absorption, and excessive wastewater loads. Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical Co., Ltd., founded in 1988 with over 30 years of experience and an annual production capacity of 150,000 tons, supplies this product to textile mills and chemical distributors worldwide.

Technical Specifications

What Makes This Product Different from Standard Industrial Grades

Generic industrial potassium formate is formulated for oilfield or de-icing applications. This edition is specially designed for the printing and dyeing business, with stringent control of impurities, which generic grades cannot meet.

Conventional choices like sodium sulfate or sodium chloride lead to large COD and BOD loads to the effluent, increase the possibility of equipment damage due to chloride ions and are often ineffective in processes with high liquor ratios. The product handles all three problems simultaneously.

Improved water solubility allows for high-concentration liquid formulations, which are crucial to low-liquor dyeing techniques that are becoming more popular with energy-efficient textile mills.

Core Performance Advantages in Textile Processing

Precise pH control

The product accurately brings the pH of the dye solution to the ideal range of 7.5-8.5. This precision boosts dyeing uniformity by 15%-20%, reducing batch-to-batch variability that leads to colour inconsistency.

Increased Dye to Fibre Bond

It enhances the binding power between the dyes and the textiles which in turn means that the colour fastness is improved and the washing fade rate is considerably lowered.This result is reproducible repeatedly for reactive, vat and dispersion dyes.

Shorter Cycle Times

Dye penetration improved, reducing overall dyeing time by 10%-15%. That efficiency increase translates into considerable capacity and energy savings during a month of production.

High temperature stability

The product is fully effective in high-temperature dyeing and does not decompose as other organic auxiliaries do under heat. It is well suited for polyester, cotton-polyester blends and other fibres requiring greater processing temperatures.

Environmental Bylaws

The low concentration of impurities causes COD and BOD of the effluent to be lower than the limits allowed by the industry. This helps you avoid environmental penalties and meet the increasingly stringent compliance requirements of clients in export markets.

Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate vs Other Products

Application Scenarios

Potassium formate powder 590-29-4 in solid form is primarily used across the following textile processing steps:

• Dyeing of cotton, linen, and chemical fiber fabrics — acts as a reducing agent and pH buffer throughout the dye bath
• Color-fixing treatment — strengthens dye-fiber interaction after dyeing to lock in color
• Dye liquor pH adjustment — stabilizes the bath at 7.5–8.5 for optimal reactive dye performance
• Printing mordant preparation — provides reliable reducing conditions for specialty printing formulations
• High-temperature dyeing processes — maintains chemical stability at elevated temperatures where other agents may break down

Potassium formate is also utilised in oilfield drilling fluids, as a masking acid in leather processing, road snow melting agents, cement early-strength additives and leaf fertilisers, in addition to textiles, showing its extensive chemical application.

Quality Control and Records

All manufacturing batches are tested to the whole specification table prior to shipping. The parameters tested were HCOOK concentration, free acid, chlorides, iron, heavy metals, moisture and pH.

The firm supports third party inspection and offers the COA, MSDS and compliance paperwork with each purchase. Availability of multilingual paperwork to satisfy import and customs needs in various markets.

Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical has been awarded ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Certification and ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certification.Where available, food grade items are also Kosher and Halal certified.

Certifications & Compliance

On-site factory audits by domestic and international customers are supported for Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate. The facility is equipped with environmental protection systems, and production is managed in accordance with applicable environmental regulations — helping you manage supply chain compliance requirements with confidence.

Packaging & Supply

Standard Packaging Options:

• 25 kg plastic woven bags
• 1,000 kg ton bags (bulk orders)

Storage Requirements:

Store in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from heat and moisture during transportation. Handle with care to avoid bag damage. Store separately from toxic substances.

Lead Time & Stock:

Standard production lead time is approximately 5–7 working days. Stock orders can often be arranged within 24 hours. With 150,000 tons of annual production capacity, the company supports both regular and high-volume procurement needs — making potassium formate price stability a realistic expectation for long-term buyers.

Why Source from Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical

As an established potassium formate manufacturer with over three decades in the acetate and formate salt industry, Shanxi Zhaoyi Chemical brings more than just product supply. You get 24/7 technical consultation, application optimization support, and flexible OEM packaging and labeling services.

The company supports FOB, CIF, and DAP trade terms, and has extensive export documentation experience serving clients across Europe, America, and Asia. Potassium formate 98% grade is a core product in their portfolio — supplied consistently and competitively at scale.

FAQ

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?

A：MOQ depends on packaging format and destination. Contact the sales team directly for a quote tailored to your order volume and required delivery terms.

Q: How does this product compare to sodium formate for dyeing?

A：Potassium formate has superior solubility and lesser corrosive effect than sodium formate, which is more appropriate for stainless steel equipment and high concentration compounding in low liquor ratio processes.

Q: Is the product compatible with reactive dyes?

A: Yep. It is very compatible with reactive dyes, vat dyes and dispersion dyes and may be reliably adapted to a variety of printing and dyeing methods.

Q: Do you have a COA and 3rd party test reports?

A: Yeah. A COA is provided for each batch. Third party inspection available MSDS documentation accessible in different languages

Q: What is the shelf life and storage requirement?

A: Store in a dry and ventilated area, away from heat and humidity. Avoid exposure to poisonous materials.Product is within specification throughout normal shelf life periods under proper storage circumstances.

Q: Can we get bespoke packaging and labelling?

A: Yes. We provide OEM labelling, customised package forms and multi-lingual papers to suit your market and brand needs.

Contact Us

Ready to discuss your requirements for Printing & Dyeing Solid Potassium Formate? Contact us at sxzy@sxzhaoyi.com  for samples, pricing, or technical support.