| CAS# | 50-00-0 |
| FORMULA | CH2O |
| Synonyms | Formalin; Formic aldehyde |
| GROUPS/USES | Resins, Plastics, Dyes, Building materials, Preservative, Disinfectant |
| Markets | Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable, and toxic chemical with a strong odor that is used in manufacturing, construction, and medicine.
What are the uses of Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is used to make resins, plastics, artificial silk, and dyes. It is used in building materials like particleboard, plywood, and pressed-wood products. It is used to preserve tissue samples in laboratories; as an embalming fluid to preserve bodies; and a preservative in some hair products. It is used as a disinfectant to kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi in hospitals, ships and dwellings.
What are the health risks of formaldehyde exposure?
When exposed to formaldehyde it can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation. If one is exposed to longer time or higher dose, it can cause coughing or choking.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Formaldehyde to users/customers for Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, and Personal care & Pharmaceuticals.
Formaldehyde Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Clear Colourless Liquid |
| Formaldehyde | 36.5%-37.5% W/W |
| Methanol | 0.3%-1% W/W |
| Specific Gravity@25°C | 1.10480-1.11390 |
| pH | 2.8-3.5 |
| Acidity as Formic acid | 0.005%-0.05%W/W |
| Iron | 0-2ppm |
