FORMALDEHYDE

Used in pickling and preservation of hides to improve the fastness of dyes and render casein, albumin and gelatin insoluble. In the manufacture of phenolic resins, dyes. As a disinfectant, fungicide, insecticide. Preservative and water-repellent agent.

Identified uses:

  • Production and use of aqueous formaldehyde solutions (30-60%)
  • Industrial use of preparations with formaldehyde content from 1% up to 5%
Category

Additional information

Concentration

30 – 37%

Appearance

Clear, colourless liquid with strong, suffocating odour.

pH

N/A

Presentations

Jerrycans of 20 Litres
Drums of 200 Litres
IBCs of 1,000 Litres
Tankers of up to 24 Tonnes