Formaldehyde / Formalin
Formaldehyde / Formalin
GP® 4452 formalin is a 52% concentration formaldehyde (HCHO) solution, uninhibited grade, with a methanol specification of 1.5% maximum.
It is formulated to be highly reactive and produced by the catalytic oxidation of synthetic methanol.
Applications:
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF), Oil filters, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Thermoset Resins, Uninhibited grade.
Product Composition:
52% formaldehyde (HCHO) solution
Appearance / Form:
Clear colorless liquid when shipped
Typical Properties:
| Formaldehyde, wt. % | 52.0–52.5 |
| Methanol, wt. % | 1.5 maximum |
| Acidity, wt. % as formic acid | 0.05 maximum |
| Color, APHA | 10 maximum |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | Approx. 1.16 |
| Weight per gallon, lb. | Approx. 9.6 |
| Flash Point (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) | 175°F |
| Suggested Storage Temperature, °F | 131–158 |