Description

Formaldehyde is a fundamental and highly reactive organic compound, widely recognized as a key building block in industrial chemistry. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a versatile cross-linking agent and preservative, making it indispensable for manufacturing durable materials and ensuring product stability. This product is essential for industries such as resins and plastics, agriculture, textiles, and healthcare, where consistent quality and reliable supply are critical for production efficiency.

Application

• Resin Production: Primary feedstock for manufacturing urea-formaldehyde (UF), phenol-formaldehyde (PF), and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) resins used in wood adhesives, laminates, and molded products.
• Disinfectant & Biocide: Used in aqueous solutions (formalin) for disinfection, sterilization, and preservation in healthcare, laboratories, and the agricultural sector.
• Chemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of numerous chemicals, including pentaerythritol, hexamethylenetetramine, and various polyols.
• Textile Treatment: Applied in durable-press finishes for fabrics to impart wrinkle resistance and dimensional stability.
• Agriculture: Utilized as a fumigant for soil sterilization and as a preservative in animal feed.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a preservative (in the form of formaldehyde-releasing agents) in select personal care formulations.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as a fixative for biological tissue specimens in histology and pathology.
• Industrial Processes: Used in leather tanning, paper manufacturing, and as a corrosion inhibitor in specific applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde
CAS No.	53026-80-5
Molecular Formula	CH2O
Molecular Weight	30.03 g/mol
Synonyms	Formalin; Methanal; Formic aldehyde; Methyl aldehyde; Methylene oxide; Oxomethane; Oxymethylene; Formaldehyde solution; Formaldehyde gas; Formol; FYDE; Morbicid; Superlysoform
EINECS	Contact for details

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 or exceeding relevant industrial and commercial grade specifications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, methanol content, acidity, and appearance. Our quality protocols are designed to support your compliance needs for global supply chains.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, strong acids, and strong bases. For formaldehyde solutions, maintain at ambient temperatures (15-25°C) to prevent polymerization or precipitation. Ensure containers are kept upright to prevent leakage. Follow all local and international regulations for the storage of hazardous chemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid or gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as CH2O)	≥ 37.0 % (w/w) (for typical solution)
Methanol Content	≤ 15.0 % (as stabilizer)
Acidity (as Formic Acid)	≤ 0.1 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 5 ppm
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.080 - 1.120

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