Paraformaldehyde CAS 30525-89-4

Paraformaldehyde Quick Details:

Chemical Name: Paraformaldehyde

CAS No.: 30525-89-4

Molecular Formula: (CH2O)n

Molecular weight: 90.08

Appearance: White crystal

Paraformaldehyde Typical Properties

Item	Specifications	Results
Appearance	White crystal	White crystal
Assay	95~97%	96.4%
Acidity	≤0.03%	0.004%
Methanol Content	≤1	0.3
Ash	≤0.05%	0.030%
PH	3~7	6.4
Iron	≤0.0002%	0.00003%
Conclusion	The results conforms with enterprise standards

Paraformaldehyde Usage

Used in the pharmaceutical industry, also as a sterilant

Resin Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of phenolic resins, urea-formaldehyde resins, and melamine resins, applied in the wood processing, molding powder, and coating industries.

Agrochemicals: Used in the production of highly effective herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides.

Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solid substitute for formaldehyde in the synthesis of various intermediates, vitamins, fragrances, and the preparation of high-end disinfectants.

Histology & Pathology: High-purity grades are commonly used in the laboratory to prepare formaldehyde buffer solutions as fixatives for biological specimens and tissues.

Paint & Coatings: Used in the production of high-performance automotive paints, industrial coatings, and various synthetic adhesives.

Paraformaldehyde storage

Keep containers tightly closed.

Keep containers in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/ hot surfaces.

Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.

Paraformaldehyde Packing

25KG or 500KG bags