FORMALDEHYDE- ▸ Resin manufacture: feedstock for urea-, phenol- and melamine-formaldehyde resins
- ▸ Disinfectant and biocide: industrial disinfectant and fumigant
- ▸ Preservation: wood and specimen preservation
- ▸ Leather and textiles: tanning and textile finishing
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Transport classification per the UN Model Regulations / 49 CFR 172.101 Hazardous Materials Table. Confirm against the grade-specific SDS (Section 14) before shipping.
Formaldehyde, supplied as formalin (aqueous solution), is one of the most important industrial chemical intermediates — the basis of formaldehyde resins and a building block for many derivatives. Identity: CAS 50-00-0.
What it is
Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0, CH2O) is most often supplied as formalin, an aqueous solution (commonly ~37%) usually stabilized with methanol. It is a highly reactive aldehyde and a cornerstone industrial feedstock.
Industrial uses
Its predominant use is in formaldehyde resins — urea-formaldehyde (UF), phenol-formaldehyde (PF) and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) — for wood adhesives, laminates, moulding compounds, insulation and coatings. It is also a chemical intermediate for polyols, MDI/methylene chemistry, chelants, and many derivatives, and is used in industrial biocide and preservation applications.
Resin partners: melamine and melamine-formaldehyde resin.
Forms, grades and handling
Formaldehyde is supplied as formalin solution (e.g. 37%, methanol-stabilized) in drums, IBCs and bulk; specify concentration and stabilizer. Formaldehyde is a regulated substance with significant hazards; handling, exposure and regulatory compliance are critical — consult the current SDS and confirm regulatory status for your jurisdiction. Properties are typical reference values; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot you buy governs. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before handling, and confirm regulatory status and suitability for your application and jurisdiction. Each lot ships with CoA, TDS and SDS.
Bulk supply and RFQ
RawSource sources Formaldehyde direct from producers in bulk, with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Tell us the grade, particle size or specification and quantity you need, and we will quote it. Products are sold for industrial and professional use.
Typical Properties
Typical reference values, not a specification; the Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for the lot governs.
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical / class | Aldehyde intermediate |
| CAS Number | 50-00-0 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O |
| Molecular Weight | 30.026 g/mol |
| Handling | Refer to the current SDS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is formaldehyde (formalin) used for?
Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), supplied as formalin, is used mainly to make formaldehyde resins (urea-, phenol- and melamine-formaldehyde) for wood adhesives, laminates and coatings, and as a chemical intermediate for many derivatives. RawSource supplies it for industrial use; it is a regulated, hazardous substance — consult the SDS.
What concentration is formalin supplied at?
Formalin is commonly supplied as an aqueous solution around 37% formaldehyde, usually stabilized with methanol to prevent polymerization. Specify the concentration and stabilizer your process needs.
How is bulk formaldehyde supplied and quoted?
RawSource supplies formaldehyde in bulk with CoA, TDS and SDS per lot. Pricing is quote-based on grade, particle size/specification and volume; submit an RFQ with your application and quantity.