Americas
Europe, Middle East, Africa
Asia Pacific
Formaldehyde in commercial form is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Its principal uses are in the manufacture of thermoset resins, and various organic and agricultural chemicals. The product is usually shipped in bulk tank truck or rail car and is available from Hexion plants located throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Property | Standard | Value | Unit | Test Method |
---|---|---|---|---|
Appearance @ 25°C | Colorless Liquid | |||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 15°C | 2 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 25°C | 3 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 40ºC | 5 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 50ºC | 9 | mm Hg | ||
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg | 94 | °C | ||
Density @ 25°C | 8.71 - 8.78 | lb/gal | ||
Flash Point, Setaflash | 49 Closed Cup | °C | ||
Iron | 0.5 Maximum | ppm | ||
Odor | Pungent | |||
Specific Gravity @ 25/25ºC | 1.047 - 1.055 | |||
Storage Life | 180 Maximum | Days | ||
Storage Temperature | (-18) - 30 | °C |
*Contact Hexion for more information.