Aqueous formaldehyde solutions, known commercially as formaldehyde, are clear, colorless liquids at normal storage temperatures with a very pungent odor. They are available in concentrations from 37% to 50% weight percentage and are soluble in water, lower alcohols, and ether. The largest end uses of formaldehyde are to produce amino resins (urea and melamine) and phenolic resins (resoles and novolacs) for wood-bonding applications. Other uses for these resins include adhesives for laminates, molding compounds, textile treatments, coatings resins, foundry resins, and insulation binders. Another large consumer of formaldehyde is the production of acetal resins.
| Celanese Corporation | |
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| Product Category | Chemical Additives and Agents |
| Product Name | FORMALDEHYDE |
| Form & Features | Liquids |
