PARAFORMALDEHYDE

Description

Paraformaldehyde, also known as Formaldehyde Resin, is an industrial chemical. It is used in industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and medicine. It is obtained as a by-product of Formaldehyde polymerization. When the chemical is depolymerized, it gives back formaldehyde. The chemical formula of Paraformaldehyde is C2H6O2.

Chemical Appearance

Paraformaldehyde is a white crystalline solid chemical. It possesses an odor similar to that of formaldehyde. The chemical is slightly soluble in water. The boiling point is 120°C.

Chemical Applications and Strengths

Paraformaldehyde is mainly used as a raw material for producing certain products. It is also used in agriculture and medicine. Some of its applications are highlighted below:

• You can use it to produce herbicides, pesticides, and fumigants for use on farms.
• It can also function in the stead of formaldehyde in the manufacturing of binding materials. As such, you can produce adhesives, glues, and other bonding material from the chemical.
• It serves the function of a disinfectant in healthcare. It is used to sanitize and disinfect clothes, beds, and wards in a hospital.
• In medicine, it is also used for the cross-linking of protein and DNA. This aids the identification of protein and its binding DNA.