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Formaldehyde

Other Names:BFV; fannoform; superlysoform; Veracur; Formalin; formalith; Formic aldehyde; Formol; FYDE; HCHO; HOCH; karsan; lysoform; Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin; Methan 21; Methanal; Methyl aldehyde; Methylene oxide; Morbicid; Oxomethane; Oxomethylene; Oxymethylene 

Molecular Formula: CH2O

UN No.: 1198

HS No.:2912110000

CAS No.:   50-00-0;8013-13-6

EINECS No.:   200-001-8

Hazard Class:  3+8

Purity:  37%,40% 

Appearance: Transparent Colorless Liquid


Detail

SPECIFICATIONS

Our formaldehyde meets Chinese national standards, as well as European and American standards.



ItemFormalin  
AppearanceColorless Transparent LiquidColorless Transparent Liquid
Assay37%Min40%Min
Acidity(As Formic Acid)0.04%Max0.04%Max
Hazen10Max10Max
MethanolAs per customer requirementAs per customer requirement



PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Formaldehyde (systematic name methanal) is a naturally occurring organic compound with the formula CH2O (H−CHO). It is the simplest of the aldehydes (R−CHO). 

Formaldehyde is more complicated than many simple carbon compounds in that it adopts several different forms. As a gas, formaldehyde is colorless and has a characteristic pungent, irritating odor. Upon condensation, the gas converts to various other forms of formaldehyde (with different chemical formulas) that are of more practical value. One derivative is the cyclic trimer metaformaldehyde (1,3,5-trioxane) with the formula (CH2O)3. There is also a linear polymer called paraformaldehyde. These compounds have similar chemical properties and are often used interchangeably.


When dissolved in water, formaldehyde also forms a hydrate, methanediol, with the formula H2C(OH)2. This compound also exists in equilibrium with various oligomers (short polymers), depending on the concentration and temperature. A saturated water solution, of about 40% formaldehyde by volume or 37% by mass, is called "100% formalin". A small amount of stabilizer, such as methanol, is usually added to suppress oxidation and polymerization. A typical commercial grade formalin may contain 10–12% methanol in addition to various metallic impurities. "Formaldehyde" was first used as a generic trademark in 1893 following a previous trade name, "formalin".


PACKAGE

PackageDrum No.Net Weight per Drum Net Weight per 20'FCL

IBC Drum20.001100 KG22 MT

30KG Drum720.0030 KG21.6 MT

220KG Drum80.00220 KG17.6 MT


APPLICATION

Products generated from formaldehyde include urea formaldehyde resin, melamine resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyoxymethylene plastics, 1,4-butanediol, and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate.The textile industry uses formaldehyde-based resins as finishers to make fabrics crease-resistant.


When treated with phenol, urea, or melamine, formaldehyde produces, respectively, hard thermoset phenol formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin, and melamine resin. These polymers are common permanent adhesives used in plywood and carpeting. It is used as the wet-strength resin added to sanitary paper products such as facial tissue, table napkins, and roll towels. They are also foamed to make insulation, or cast into moulded products. 


Formaldehyde is also a precursor to polyfunctional alcohols such as pentaerythritol, which is used to make paints and explosives.


An aqueous solution of formaldehyde can be useful as a disinfectant and biocide.

Formaldehyde is used in the manufacture of animal feeds.

Formaldehyde preserves or fixes tissue or cells.It is used as Tissue fixative and embalming agent.

Formaldehyde is used in Drug testing and Photography.


STORAGE

Protect packages from damage and keep cargo well closed, and keep from fire.Store in a warm,well ventilated,dry and shaded area. Avoid inhalation, ingestion and contact with eyes and skin.


QUALITY INSPECTION 

Our chemicals can be tested by any impartial third party, such as SGS,BV,ISO,CE, etc.


ABOUT US

We work in this field for about 11 years, and the annual output of sulfuric acid is about 1000,000 tons.


OUR ADVANTAGE

1.Quickly and timely response 

2.Quick and professional Delivery of chemicals

3.Professional technical support and after-sales service

4.Full set of Hazard Chemical Exporting Licenses

5.Continuous and stable supply chemicals with professionally deal Bulk Vessel,ISO Tank and containers transportation