CAS 50-00-0
Formaldehyde
CAS 50-00-0CH2O30.026 g/mol
Formaldehyde is a highly versatile chemical primarily used in the production of resins, plastics, and textiles. This colorless gas, often encountered in its aqueous form known as formalin, is crucial for applications such as disinfection, preservation, and chemical synthesis. With its ability to serve various industries, formaldehyde's stability and miscibility in water make it an essential compound in laboratories, healthcare, and manufacturing processes.
Main applicationPreservation in laboratories — used for preserving biological specimens
Formaldehyde is significant as it enables various industrial processes, from preserving biological specimens to manufacturing durable materials. Its unique properties make it invaluable in sectors such as healthcare and construction, solving critical challenges in product longevity and effectiveness.
Also known as
- formaldehyde
- formalin
- methanal
- formol
- formic aldehyde
- methylene oxide
- oxomethane
- oxymethylene
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 1-liter
- 5-liter
- and bulk containers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 50-00-0
- Chemical formula
- CH2O
- Molecular weight
- 30.026 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Colorless gas or liquid
- Density
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Density
- 1.08 g/cm³
- Boiling Point
- -6 °F
- Melting Point
- -134 °F
- pH
- 2.8 to 4.0
- Solubility
- Miscible
Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), with the molecular formula CH2O and a molecular weight of 30.026 g/mol, is available predominantly in aqueous solutions. It exhibits a density of approximately 1.08 at 77 °F and is miscible with water. The compound has a melting point of -134 °F and a boiling point around -6 °F at standard atmospheric pressure. For procurement, it's important to specify the concentration (e.g., formalin solution) and the required documentation when ordering, as the grade can vary.
Delivery
Formaldehyde is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Preservation in laboratories — used for preserving biological specimens
- Disinfectant in healthcare settings — effective against various pathogens
- Manufacture of resins — utilized in the production of formaldehyde-based polymers and adhesives
- Textile industry — aids in the production of wrinkle-resistant fabrics
- Paints and coatings — functions as a chemical feedstock in formulations.
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Facilitates preservation processes in laboratories, ensuring specimen integrity.
- Acts as a potent disinfectant, contributing to health and safety in medical environments.
- Enhances manufacturing efficiency in resin and adhesive production.
- Improves textile durability, adding value to consumer products.
- Serves as a key component in paints and coatings, optimizing their formulation.
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Formaldehyde?
The CAS registry number for Formaldehyde is 50-00-0. Its chemical formula is CH2O, with a molecular weight of 30.026 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is also referred to as formaldehyde, formalin, methanal, formol, formic aldehyde and methylene oxide. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Formaldehyde is supplied?
Formaldehyde is supplied as Industrial grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Formaldehyde look like?
Formaldehyde is described as colorless gas or liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Formaldehyde used for?
Common applications include preservation in laboratories — used for preserving biological specimens, disinfectant in healthcare settings — effective against various pathogens, manufacture of resins — utilized in the production of formaldehyde-based polymers and adhesives, textile industry — aids in the production of wrinkle-resistant fabrics and paints and coatings — functions as a chemical feedstock in formulations.. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is supplied to the Construction & Admixtures, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cleaning & Detergents, Textile & Leather Tanning and Laboratories & Research sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Formaldehyde available in?
Available in 1-liter, 5-liter, and bulk containers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 712pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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