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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 trucks and is available from Hexion plants located throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and Europe.
Property | Standard | Value | Unit | Test Method |
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Odor | Pungent | |||
Density @ 25°C | 8.98 - 9.02 | lb/gal | ||
Storage Temperature | 16 - 38 | °C | ||
Storage Life | 180 Maximum | Days | ||
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg | 98 | °C | ||
Specific gravity @ 25/25ºC | 1.078 - 1.085 | |||
Appearance @ 25°C | Colorless Liquid | |||
Iron | 0.5 Maximum | ppm | ||
Flash Point, Setaflash | 62 Closed Cup | °C |