PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Product information
CAS No.
30525-89-4
EC No.
250-922-6
Summary formula
(CH2O)n
ADR
YES
Physical form
A white, crystalline powder or granules that dissolves in water. Paraformaldehyde has a slight, characteristic odor reminiscent of formaldehyde.
Application
- Chemical raw materials – used in the production of formaldehyde and other chemical compounds.
- Cosmetics industry – used in some cosmetics as a preservative, but in controlled amounts.
- Textile industry – used to finish fabrics, providing them with crease resistance.