Description

Barium Formate CAS NO 541-43-5 is the barium salt of formic acid, a white crystalline powder with significant industrial utility. It serves as a versatile intermediate and additive, valued for its role in chemical synthesis and material modification processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers in sectors such as lubricants, drilling fluids, and specialty chemical production, where precise inorganic components are required.

Application

• As a high-performance additive and viscosity modifier in synthetic and water-based lubricants and greases.
• Used as a weighting agent and rheology modifier in oil and gas drilling fluid formulations.
• Acts as a catalyst or catalyst precursor in various organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Employed in the production of other barium salts and specialty inorganic chemicals.
• Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and stabilizer in certain industrial fluid systems.
• Utilized in pyrotechnic compositions and specialty explosives manufacturing.
• Functions as a mordant in textile dyeing and printing processes.
• Applied in research and development laboratories for analytical and synthetic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Barium Formate
CAS No.	541-43-5
Molecular Formula	C2H2BaO4 or Ba(HCOO)2
Molecular Weight	227.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Barium diformate; Formic acid, barium salt; Barium formate (1:2); Barium formiate; Barium(II) formate
EINECS	208-796-3

Quality Control

Our Barium Formate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The product undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, heavy metal screening, and loss on drying, to meet exacting industrial specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with agreed parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Store away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Barium Formate)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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