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Paraformaldehyde 91-93%
Chemical Denomination
Paraformaldehyde
Properties and Applications
Paraformaldehyde is a white solid with a pungent odor. It is a polymer of formaldehyde, also known as polyoxymethylene. For use in its most common form, paraformaldehyde is heated in water with a small addition of sodium hydroxide.
It is a versatile and extremely important product in the industry of various segments such as resins, agrochemicals, oil well drilling, textiles, among others.
| Applications | |
|---|---|
| Resins | phenol, melamine, urea, resorcinol. These resins are widely used to manufacture paper coatings, bearings, adhesives, molding compounds, electrical insulators, paints, lenses, fishing rods. |
| Fungicides | Fixative, fumigant and disinfectant. Widely used for fumigating yards and poultry incubators. In disinfectant actions it can also be used in household cleaning products. |
| Agrochemicals | Formaldehyde is a fundamental key for the synthesis of important active ingredients such as triazines and glyphosates. |
| Oil and Gas | In the oil mining industry, paraformaldehyde is a precursor to the reaction of triazines, an important active ingredient used to sequester sulfur gas (H2S). |
Handling
Handle in a ventilated environment using all personal protective equipment indicated in the Safety Data Sheet, section 8
Storage / Packaging
The product remains stable for 12 months if stored correctly. Keep in a cool and ventilated place. The material is distributed in multi-layered paper bags weighing 25 kg.