Description

Formaldehyde CAS NO 50-00-0 is a fundamental organic compound, existing as a colorless, highly volatile gas with a pungent odor. It serves as a critical building block and intermediate in the synthesis of a vast array of industrial and consumer products. This chemical is indispensable for manufacturers in the resins, plastics, textiles, and disinfectant industries, where its reactivity and preservative qualities are essential.

Application

• Resin Production: Primary feedstock for manufacturing urea-formaldehyde (UF), phenol-formaldehyde (PF), and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) resins used in adhesives, plywood, particleboard, and laminates.
• Chemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of pentaerythritol, hexamethylenetetramine, and various other specialty chemicals.
• Disinfectant & Biocide: Used in aqueous solution (formalin) for disinfection, sterilization, and preservation in medical, agricultural, and mortuary applications.
• Textile Treatment: Employed in durable-press finishes for fabrics to impart wrinkle resistance.
• Industrial Preservative: Acts as a preservative in cosmetics, paints, coatings, and certain industrial fluids.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used as a fixative for biological specimens and in various analytical procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde
CAS No.	50-00-0
Molecular Formula	CH2O
Molecular Weight	30.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Formalin; Methanal; Formic Aldehyde; Methyl Aldehyde; Oxomethane; Oxymethylene; Formaldehyde Solution; Formaldehyde Gas; Methylene Oxide; FEMA No. 2003
EINECS	200-001-8

Quality Control

Our Formaldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with products typically meeting industrial-grade specifications for purity and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, methanol content, acidity, and other critical parameters are available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Aqueous solutions (formalin) should be stored at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) to prevent polymerization. Keep away from strong oxidizers, alkalis, and acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (37% Solution)	Colorless clear liquid
Assay (as CH2O)	37.0% min
Methanol Content	10-15% (stabilizer)
Acidity (as Formic Acid)	0.05% max
Iron (Fe)	1 ppm max
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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