Sodium formate is an organic sodium salt which is the monosodium salt of formic acid. It has a role as a buffer and an astringent. It contains a formate.

Application

Sodium Formate is used in several Fabric Dyeing and Printing Processes. It is also used as a buffering agent for strong mineral acids to increase their pH, as a food additive (E237), and as a de-icing agent.