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Energochemica SE Formalin technical

Energochemica SE Formalin technical is used as a disinfectant and for various organic synthesis processes.

Chemical Name: Formaldehyde

CAS Number: 50-00-0

Synonyms: Formalin, Formic Aldehyde, Formol, Methaldehyde, Methanal, Methyl Aldehyde, Methylene Oxide, Oxomethane, Oxymethylene, Paraform

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
50-00-0
EC No.
200-001-8
Composition, Appearance And Properties

Technical grade formaldehyde (formalin) is a colorless, clear liquid

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Formaldehyde Content36 - 38WT%
Methanol Contentmax. 1.0WT%
Acids (Hcooh)max. 0.04WT%
Iron (Fe)max. 0.0005WT%
Sulphate Ashmax. 0.008WT%

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing

1000 l IBC containers, 200 l drums, flasks with minimum volume of 30 l

Storage & Handling

Transportation

Road transportation

Storage

In enclosed containers and storage areas protected from weather conditions. Attention: Formaldehyde without methanol added as a stabilizer gets cloudy and paraformaldehyde precipitates out of the solution. The formaldehyde solution is cleansed after being heated to 40°C.