Formaldehyde
- CAS
- 50-00-0
- EC
- 200-001-8
- Sectors
- Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) is a colorless aqueous solution or gas that serves as a key industrial chemical and intermediate, valued for its strong reactivity and preservative properties and used in resin production, chemical synthesis, textile and leather processing, and water treatment systems where permitted by regulation.
Typical Properties
| Molecular formula | CH2O |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 30.03 g/mol |
| Form | Solution |
| Color | APHA: ≤10 |
| Odor | Pungent odor detectable at 1 ppm |
| Melting point | -92 °C |
| Boiling point | -19.5 °C |
| Density | 0.8 g/cm³ |
| Water solubility | soluble |
| Flash point | 133 °F |
| pH | pH (25°C) : 7.0～7.5 |
| GHS signal word | Danger · Flammable, Compressed gas, Corrosive, Acute toxicity, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard |
| HS code | 29121990 |
| Grades available | Technical Grade |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Formaldehyde
Applications
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.
Safety & Risks
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.
Packaging
Supplied as aqueous solution in 200 kilogram drums, IBC containers or bulk tankers. Store in cool and well ventilated areas away from ignition sources.