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Onichem Specialities Glyoxal 40%

Onichem Specialities Glyoxal 40% is most widely used as a cross-linking agent for the resins for textiles, leathers and papers, for water soluble polymers such as carboxy methyl cellulose and cellulose ethers, for H2S scavenger in oil & gas fields. It is also used as intermediate for pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

Chemical Name: Glyoxal

CAS Number: 107-22-2

Synonyms: 1,2-Ethanedione, Diformal, Diformyl, Ethane-1,2-dial, Ethane-1,2-dione, Ethanedial, Glyoxal Aldehyde, Glyoxylaldehyde, Oxalaldehyde

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
107-22-2
EC No.
203-474-9
Chemical Structure

Onichem Specialities Glyoxal 40% Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Application Direction

General Information: It is most widely used as a cross-linking agent in the production of permanent press resins for textiles, in the production of moisture resistant glues and adhesives as well as moisture resistant foundry binders, or to improve the wet strength of paper and the moisture resistance of leather. It is also used as intermediate for pharmaceuticals and  pesticides.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Colorless and transparent to pale yellow liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity, (25/25°C)1.265
Boiling Point104°C
Flash Point285°C
Content, (by GC)40+/-0.5%
Formaldehydemax. 0.01%
Glycolmax. 1%
Acid Valuemax. 0.15%

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packing & Storage

Normally packed in 250 kgs net plastic drums sea-worthy for exporting, can also packed
in IBC (1 ,2ff) kgs net) or shipped by ISO tank (23,000 kgs net).
Stored in ccx)l and dry air-flowing area preventing sun light.

Storage & Handling

Stability - Shelf Life

About 6 months in unopened original containers.