Description
GENOME SPECIALITIES FZC supplies Formaldehyde for applications including resin manufacturing, adhesives, engineered wood products, preservatives, laboratory chemicals, textile processing, automotive components, and agricultural formulations
Chemical & Physical Properties of formaldehyde
| Property | Value |
| Chemical Formula | CH₂O |
| IUPAC Name | Methanal |
| Molar Mass | 30.03 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless gas with a pungent odor |
| Density | 0.8153 g/cm³ (liquid at −20°C) |
| Melting Point | −92°C |
| Boiling Point | −19°C |
| Solubility | Highly soluble in water (up to 400 g/L) |
| Vapor Pressure | >1 atm |
| Dipole Moment | 2.33 D |
| pKa (hydrate) | ~13.27 |
Uses & Applications of formaldehyde
Resins & Adhesives
Formaldehyde is primarily used to manufacture urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde, and other specialty resins used in:
- Plywood
- Particleboard
- Medium-Density Fiberboard (MDF)
- Laminates
- Furniture and cabinetry
- Building and construction materials
Insulation
It is used in the production of certain foam insulation materials for residential and commercial buildings.
Preservatives & Disinfectants
In aqueous solution, known as formalin, formaldehyde functions as an effective preservative and disinfectant for industrial, laboratory, and medical applications.
Medical & Laboratory Applications
Formaldehyde is widely used to:
- Preserve biological tissues and specimens
- Store laboratory samples
- Sterilize medical equipment
- Embalm human and animal remains
Vaccine Manufacturing
Only trace residual amounts remain in approved vaccines.
Consumer Products
Small amounts of formaldehyde may be present in:
- Adhesives
- Paints and coatings
- Permanent-press textiles
- Cleaning products
- Selected cosmetic formulations
Industrial Applications
Formaldehyde is an essential raw material in the production of:
- Engineering plastics
- Automotive components
- Agricultural chemicals
- Protective coatings
- Textile finishing agents
Formaldehyde offers several advantages
- Excellent chemical reactivity
- High resin-forming capability
- Strong adhesive performance
- Good preservative and disinfectant properties
- Compatible with numerous industrial formulations
- Cost-effective raw material for large-scale production
- Suitable for a wide variety of manufacturing applications
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