Paraformaldehyde

What is Paraformaldehyde?

Paraformaldehyde is a white, crystalline solid formed by the polymerization of formaldehyde. It is used as a fixative in laboratories and as a raw material in the production of resins and other organic compounds.

What do you use Paraformaldehyde for?

Paraformaldehyde has several important applications:

• Biomedical sciences: fixative for cell and tissue preparations in microscopy.
• Industrial: raw material for various resins and organic syntheses.

Properties of Paraformaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde is insoluble in cold water, but depolymerizes to formaldehyde in hot water or under acidic conditions. Due to its fixing properties it is widely applicable in laboratory and industrial environments.

Other common areas of application:

• Production of plastics and resins.
• Cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How should I store paraformaldehyde safely? Store cool and dry, in a tightly sealed container, away from heat sources.
• Is Paraformaldehyde Toxic? Yes, it can be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin contact; use appropriate PPE and work in a ventilated area.
• Where can I find more information about Paraformaldehyde? More information can be found in the safety data sheets provided, or at: Pubchem.

Where can I buy Paraformaldehyde?

DutchChems supplies paraformaldehyde in high purity for laboratory and industrial applications. Take contact for prices and packaging options.