FORMALIN Series Preservative Formaldehyde
RAW MATERIAL
FORMALIN

FORMALIN Series Preservative Formaldehyde

FORMALIN Series Preservative Formaldehyde is a clear, colorless aqueous formaldehyde solution intended for controlled industrial applications and supplied under concentration-specific quality specifications.

Chemical Name
Formaldehyde
Molecular Weight
30.03 g/mol
Molecular Formula
CH2O
EINECS
200-001-8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

FORMALIN Series Preservative Formaldehyde is an aqueous formaldehyde solution supplied as a clear and colorless liquid for controlled industrial and professional applications. Formaldehyde is a low-molecular-weight aldehyde with the molecular formula CH2O and a molecular weight of approximately 30.03 g/mol. Commercial formalin is an aqueous solution rather than pure gaseous formaldehyde, so its physical properties depend on formaldehyde concentration, methanol stabilizer content, and other formulation conditions. The referenced commercial material is evaluated through formaldehyde concentration, acidity, color, density, iron content, methanol content, and other solution-specific quality parameters. Because formaldehyde is a regulated hazardous substance with significant occupational health concerns, product use, transportation, storage, and workplace exposure controls must follow the actual supplier Safety Data Sheet, applicable legislation, and customer-specific regulatory requirements.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
Clear, colorless liquid
Melting Point
-15°C
Boiling Point
97°C
Flash Point
60°C
Density
1.083 g/cm³
Solubility
Soluble in water
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Supplied as a clear and colorless aqueous formaldehyde solution.
Highly miscible with water and characterized by concentration-dependent physical properties.
Commercial quality is controlled through formaldehyde concentration, acidity, density, color, iron, and methanol specifications.
Designed for controlled professional and industrial environments rather than unrestricted consumer use.
Requires supplier-specific safety documentation and regulatory review because formaldehyde presents significant occupational health hazards.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Superior Grade Qualified Grade
Appearance Clear, colorless liquid Clear, colorless liquid
Density (20°C), g/cm³ 1.075 - 1.114 1.075 - 1.114
Formaldehyde Content, wt % 37.0 - 37.4 36.5 - 37.4
Acidity (as Formic Acid), wt % ≤ 0.02 ≤ 0.05
Chromaticity, Hazen ≤ 10 -
Iron Content, wt % ≤ 0.0001 ≤ 0.0005
Methanol Content, wt % By agreement By agreement
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used as an industrial raw material in the manufacture of selected synthetic resins and polymer systems.
Applied as a chemical intermediate in controlled industrial manufacturing processes.
Used in regulated professional preservation and laboratory applications where formaldehyde solutions are specifically permitted.
Applied in selected industrial disinfectant and preservative systems subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Storage, handling, transportation, and workplace exposure requirements must follow the actual supplier Safety Data Sheet and applicable chemical-safety regulations. The product should remain properly identified and handled only in controlled professional or industrial environments with appropriate occupational exposure controls. Supplier-specific requirements for compatibility, protective measures, emergency response, transportation, and disposal must take precedence over general website information. PBL product information should not be considered a substitute for the supplier SDS, COA, or legally required hazard documentation.
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