Formaldehyde

ALTERNATIVE NAMES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
50-00-0
EC
200-001-8
Food Code
E240

Formaldehyde is a colourless aqueous solution or gas widely used as a key industrial chemical and intermediate. It is valued for its strong reactivity, preservative properties and reliability in large scale chemical manufacturing and processing.

Formaldehyde

Used in the production of resins for wood panels, laminates and insulation materials. Applied as a preservative and disinfectant in industrial and laboratory environments. Used in chemical synthesis, textiles, leather processing and water treatment systems where permitted by regulation.

Highly toxic and corrosive. Causes severe irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system. Classified as a carcinogenic substance. Strict PPE, ventilation and exposure controls are required. Handle only in approved facilities following regulatory guidelines.

Supplied as aqueous solution in 200 kilogram drums, IBC containers or bulk tankers. Store in cool and well ventilated areas away from ignition sources.

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