Paraformaldehyde, also known as Formaldehyde Resin, is an industrial chemical. It is used in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and medicine. It is obtained as a by-product of Formaldehyde polymerization. When the chemical is depolymerized, it gives back formaldehyde. The chemical formula of Paraformaldehyde is C2H6O2.
Chemical Appearance
Paraformaldehyde is a white crystalline solid chemical. It possesses an odor similar to that of formaldehyde. The chemical is slightly soluble in water. The boiling point is 120°C.
Chemical Applications and Strengths
Paraformaldehyde is mainly used as a raw material for producing certain products. It is also used in agriculture and medicine. Some of its applications are highlighted below:
- You can use it to produce herbicides, pesticides, and fumigants for use on farms.
- It can also function in the stead of formaldehyde in the manufacturing of binding materials. As such, you can produce adhesives, glues, and other bonding material from the chemical.
- It serves the function of a disinfectant in healthcare. It is used to sanitize and disinfect clothes, beds, and wards in a hospital.
- In medicine, it is also used for the cross-linking of protein and DNA. This aids the identification of protein and its binding DNA.
| Item | Value |
| Ash (%) | 0.70 |
| Acidity(%) | 0.018 |
| PH value (10°, 25°C) | 5.5-5.6 |
| Lead | 0.00001 |
| Fe (%) | 0.001 |
| Melting point | 120°C |
