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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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Appearance @ 63°C | Colorless Liquid | |||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 30ºC | 9 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 40ºC | 17 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 50ºC | 23 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 60°C | 2 | mm Hg | ||
Approximate Partial Press. HCHO @ 65°C | 5 | mm Hg | ||
Boiling Point 760 mm Hg | 102 | °C | ||
Density @ 25°C | 9.55 - 9.59 | lb/gal | ||
Flash Point, Setaflash | 77 Closed Cup | °C | ||
Iron | 0.5 Maximum | ppm | ||
Odor | Pungent | |||
Specific Gravity @ 25/25ºC | 1.148 - 1.153 | |||
Storage Life | 30 Maximum | Days | ||
Storage Temperature | 50 - 68 | °C |
*Contact Hexion for more information.