Formaldehyde
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Test Description | Test Method | Unit of Measure | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Visual Inspection | — | Clear, Colourless Liquid |
| Formaldehyde (HCHO) | Applicable Standard | % w/w | 37.0 Min |
| Methanol | GC / Applicable Standard | % w/w | As per Grade |
| Acidity as Formic Acid | Applicable Standard | % w/w | 0.05 Max |
| pH | pH Meter | — | 2.5 – 5.0 |
| Specific Gravity at 20°C | Density Measurement | g/cm³ | 1.08 – 1.10 |
| Colour | Visual Inspection | APHA | 10 Max |
| Iron | Applicable Standard | ppm | As per Grade |
| Chloride | Applicable Standard | ppm | As per Grade |
| Residue on Evaporation | Gravimetric Method | % | As per Grade |
| Odour | Organoleptic Test | — | Characteristic |
| Stability | Applicable Standard | — | Complies |
FORMALDEHYDE APPLICATIONS
Formaldehyde is an important industrial chemical intermediate widely used in resin, adhesive, wood-panel, textile and chemical manufacturing applications.
Wood & Panel Industry
Used in the manufacture of formaldehyde-based resins and adhesives for plywood, MDF and particleboard.
Resin & Adhesive Manufacturing
Used as a raw material in the production of urea-formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde and phenolic resins.
Textile Industry
Used in selected textile finishing and resin-treatment processes.
Chemical Manufacturing
Used as an important intermediate in the manufacture of various chemicals and specialty products.
Coatings & Surface Treatment
Used in selected resin, coating and surface-treatment formulations.
Industrial Preservation
Used in certain industrial antimicrobial and preservation applications, subject to applicable regulations and safety requirements.