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Formaldehyde

CAS Number

50 00 0

Molecular Formula

CH2O

Molecular Weight

30.03

Pack Size

barrel and tanker

HSN Code

29121100

MSDS

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Formaldehyde 37% is one of those inputs where the real product is controlled. Control of strength, stabiliser, and storage behaviour so you do not end up chasing polymer, haze, or a failed release test right before charging. SGS & Company in India supply 37% formaldehyde with consistent concentration, documentation support, and supply planning that respects barrel handling and tanker receiving windows, with safer sourcing practices aligned to high-hazard chemical management, supported by Chemical Suppliers in India.

About Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde 37% is an aqueous solution commonly stabilised with methanol to slow polymer formation during storage and transport. For process buyers, acceptance is not just an assay. It is how the solution behaves over time, whether the stabiliser profile is declared, and whether density and acidity data let you dose accurately. During quotation, the COA format, test method references, stabiliser basis, and logistics details for barrel or tanker supply can be shared to match your QA and EHS checklist.

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Product Specifications

TEST	SPECIFICATION
Appearance	Clear colorless liquid
Odor	Pungent characteristic
Formaldehyde concentration	37% w w
Stabilizer	Methanol is stabilised, typically in the range used to prevent polymer formation
pH	2.8 to 4.0
Density	About 1.08 to 1.09 g per mL at 20 to 25 C

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Available Packaging

♦Barrel packing
♦Tanker supply is subject to lane and scheduling availability

Applications

Feed and Fertiliser

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Used in controlled manufacturing steps where formaldehyde chemistry is part of the process design and consistent strength matters for repeatability. Plants typically focus on predictable dosing and stable storage behaviour, so production does not adjust for strength drift mid campaign.

Pharma Ingredients

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Used as a process input in intermediate manufacturing, where documentation, traceability, and repeatable assay control are essential. Buyers typically align stabiliser disclosure, density basis, and impurity reporting early so internal qualification and batch release are not delayed.

Safety & Handling

♦Use closed transfer for barrels and tanker unloading and control vapour exposure with local ventilation and site procedures.
♦Formaldehyde solutions are hazardous and require splash protection and strict segregation from incompatible chemicals.
♦Follow the supplied SDS for PPE and emergency response controls.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Reaching Us

This is commonly paraformaldehyde formation, which can increase when stored too cold or when the stabiliser's effectiveness is reduced. Storage guidance and stabiliser basis should be reviewed before use.

Specify formaldehyde strength on a w w basis, require methanol stabiliser disclosure, and define density reference temperature if you dose by volume. This avoids like for unlike comparisons that change actual active input.

Most plants verify assay, density, pH or acidity, colour, and methanol content because these directly affect dosing, storage stability, and downstream reaction control. Test methods and acceptance criteria are available on request.

Convert volume to mass using density at the stated temperature, then calculate active formaldehyde on a mass basis. This reduces seasonal drift when the ambient temperature changes, but the pump setpoint stays constant.

Confirm closed unloading connection, dedicated hoses and pump, compatible seals and gaskets for aldehyde service, and secondary containment. Also, confirm vent management per your EHS plan to control vapour exposure during transfer.

Pricing typically changes with delivery mode, lane logistics, stabiliser specification, and minimum dispatch quantity. Share your monthly consumption and preferred mode to Get a Quote, subject to availability.

Lead time depends on dispatch routing and tanker scheduling windows, and the document pack depends on your internal checklist. SGS & Company in India can align COA, SDS, stabiliser basis, and traceability during quotation. Get a Quote, subject to availability.