Description

Formate Ion Chromatography Standard is a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) essential for accurate analytical calibration and method validation. Its primary value lies in providing a traceable benchmark for the precise quantification of formate ions in complex sample matrices using ion chromatography (IC) systems. This standard is critically needed by quality control laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and research institutions in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.

Application

• Primary Calibration Standard for Ion Chromatography (IC): Used to establish calibration curves for the accurate measurement of formate anion concentrations in samples.
• Method Development and Validation: Serves as a critical component in developing, optimizing, and validating new IC analytical methods according to ICH, USP, or ISO guidelines.
• Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Monitors for formate impurities in drug substances, excipients, and finished products.
• Environmental Analysis: Quantifies formate levels in drinking water, wastewater, and atmospheric samples for environmental monitoring and compliance.
• Food and Beverage Safety Testing: Detects and measures formate as a preservative or natural metabolite in food products and beverages.
• Electronics Industry: Used in the analysis of process chemicals and etchants in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Clinical and Diagnostic Research: Assists in metabolic studies where formate is a biomarker.
• System Suitability Testing: Verifies the performance and resolution of ion chromatography systems and columns.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formate Ion Chromatography Standard
CAS No.	24203-36-9
Molecular Formula	HCOO- (typically supplied as a sodium or potassium salt in solution)
Molecular Weight	45.02 g/mol (for HCOO- anion)
Synonyms	Formate Standard; Formate CRM; Formate Anion Standard; Methanoate Standard; Formate Ion Standard Solution; IC Formate Standard; Formate Reference Material; Sodium Formate Standard Solution; Potassium Formate Standard Solution
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Formate Ion Chromatography Standard is manufactured and certified under a strict quality management system. The material is characterized using high-precision techniques such as ion chromatography, titrimetry, and spectroscopic methods to ensure exact concentration, purity, and traceability. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each unit, detailing the certified value, measurement uncertainty, expiration date, and storage conditions. Our quality commitment supports compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ISO Guide 34, and GMP principles where applicable.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the certificate of analysis. For aqueous standard solutions, ensure the container is sealed to prevent evaporation and contamination. Refer to the specific product COA for any grade-specific storage instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution)	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification	Conforms (IC)
Assay (Formate Content)	1000 µg/mL ± 2% (or as certified on COA)
Purity (HPLC/IC)	≥ 99.5%
Uncertainty	< 1.5% (k=2)
Matrix	Aqueous solution or other specified solvent
Traceability	Certified to NIST SRM or in-house primary standard
Homogeneity	Conforms
Expiry Date	As stated on label and COA

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.