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General Information: |
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CAS Number |
*0 - *0 - 0 |
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EINECS Number |
**0 - **1 - 8 |
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Chemical Name |
Formaldehyde |
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Chemical Classification |
Aldehyde |
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Synonyms |
Formalin; formic aldehyde; formal; methyl aldehyde; methylene
glycol; methylene oxide; methanal; morbid; oxamethane;
oxymethylene; para form; polyoxymethylene glycol;
superlysoform. |
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Formula |
CH2O |
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Molecular weight |
*0.*3 |
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Shipping Name |
Formaldehyde solution |
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Codes / Label |
Flammable liquid, class - 3.1 |
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Hazardous Waste ID No. |
5 |
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Hazchem Code |
2 SE / 2 T |
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UN Number |
***8 |
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Description |
Colorless liquid with a characteristic pungent odor. |
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Product uses |
In the manufacturing of phenolic resins, artificial silk and
cellulose esters, dyes, organic chemicals, glass mirrors,
explosives; disinfectant for dwellings, ship, storage houses,
utensils, clothes, etc., as a germicide & fungicide for plants
& vegetables, improving fastness of dyes on fabrics, tanning
& preserving hides;, mordanting & waterproofing fabrics;
preserving & coagulating rubber latex; in embalming
fluids. |
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Specifications: |
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Specifications |
Limits |
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Grade - I |
Grade - II |
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Formaldehyde, % w/w, min. |
*7.*0 |
*3.*0 |
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Methanol, % w/w, max. |
< 1.*0 * |
4.***6.*0* |
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Acidity (as HCOOH), % w/w max. |
0.*5 |
0.*5 |
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Iron, ppm max. |
2.*0 ** |
2.*0** |
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PH |
2.*0 - 3.*0 |
2.***2.*0 |
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* Methanol content may vary as per specific customer\'s
requirements. Hence sp. gr. will also vary accordingly. |
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** Valid for SS containers & HDPE carboy packing. |
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Application |
In the manufacture of explosives, photographic materials,
antiseptic and fumigants; in treatment of pulp & papers; in
cosmetics, fertilizers & fuels; in treatment of fur & hair,
mouth wash, germicidal soap, lavender water & cologne;
sterilization of surgical instruments; as a food preservative. |
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Packaging |
In SS tankers, ISO-containers, and in HDPE drums/carboys. |
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This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is
intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses.
It should, therefore, not be construed as guaranteeing specific
properties of the products described or their suitability for a
particular application. Any existing industrial property rights
must be observed. The quality of our product is guaranteed under
our General Conditions of Sale. |
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