Molecular Formula	CH2O
Chemical structure
Synonym	Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene oxide
CAS No	50-00-0
EINECS No	200-001-8
INCI name	Formaldehyde

Chemical and Physical Properties:

Appearance	Liquid
Odour	Pungent, Suffocating
Density (g/mL,20℃）	1.08
Vapor Density (g/mL ,Air=1)	1.03
Melting Point (oC)	-15
Boiling Point (oC)	98
Flash Point (oC)	60
Burning Point (oC)	300
Vapor Pressure (kPa, @20oC)	2.4
Volatility (w/w)	100%
Solubility	Easily soluble in water. Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol

Commercial form:

Item	Index
Formaldehyde	37-43 % WT
Methanol	≤1 % WT (min 0.5% WT, max 1% WT)
Formic Acid	≤0.01 % WT
pH	3.5-4.0
Ash on dry basis	≤0.01 % WT
Colour PT-CO	≤10
Total Iron	≤0.0001% WT

Packing: 1000kg/IBC drum, 200mL drum or as per request

Storage:Keep away from oxidizers, heat, sparks and flame. Store at moderate temperatures in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Isolate from other materials.

Application:
1, Production of many more complex compounds and materials for industrial use, incl. Urea formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyoxymethylene plastics, 1,4-butanediol, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and etc.
2, Preserving or fixing tissue or cells
3, Identifying alkaloids and other compounds in drug testing
4, Fighting bacteria

Classification: UN No.: 2209
Class: 8
PG: III

• COA-of-Formalin:
• Formalin-MSDS0716