Uses of Formaldehyde 37%

Posted by Palvuchemical on May 18th, 2021

A popular precursor to more complex compounds and materials is formaldehyde. Formaldehyde-derived products include urea formaldehyde resin, melamine resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyoxymethylene plastics, 1,4-butanediol, and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, in roughly decreasing order of consumption. To render crease-resistant fabrics, the textile industry uses formaldehyde-based resins as finishers.

 Formaldehyde produces strong thermoset phenol formaldehyde resin, urea formaldehyde resin, and melamine resin when it is treated with phenol, urea, or melamine. These polymers are used in plywood and carpeting as permanent adhesives. They're also foamed for insulation and cast into moulded products. Formaldehyde resin production accounts for more than half of all formaldehyde consumption.

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Niche uses:

Disinfectant and biocide:

Since formaldehyde in an aqueous solution kills most bacteria and fungi, it can be used as a disinfectant (including their spores). It is used in the manufacture of vaccines to inactivate toxins and viruses. While being present at levels that are not normally considered harmful, they have been known to cause allergic contact dermatitis in some sensitised individuals.

 The parasites Ichthyophthirius multifiliis and Cryptocaryon irritans are treated with formaldehyde by aquarists.

Tissue fixative and embalming agent:

Tissue or cells are preserved or fixed with formaldehyde. Cross-linking of primary amino groups is involved in the process. Because of its carcinogenic properties, the European Union has banned the use of formaldehyde as a biocide (including embalming) under the Biocidal Products Directive (98/8/EC).

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Drug testing:

Marquis reagent is made up of formaldehyde and 18 M (concentrated) sulfuric acid, and it can be used to classify alkaloids and other compounds.

Photography:

Formaldehyde is used in photography in low concentrations as a process C-41 (colour negative film) stabiliser in the final wash stage, as well as in the process E-6 pre-bleach step, to eliminate the need for it in the final wash.

Palvi Chemicals is a prominent Formaldehyde 37% distributor in Morocco.