Paraformaldehyde
Paraformaldehyde is the smallest polyoxymethylene and polymeric form of formaldehyde.
Product overview
Paraformaldehyde is widely used in the production of inks and resins.
What is Paraformaldehyde?Paraformaldehyde is a white crystalline solid polymer with pungent odor and generates toxic formaldehyde gas when heated. It may react violently with strong oxidizing agents and less with bases. Paraformaldehyde is slightly soluble in alcohols and insoluble in ethers, hydrocarbons, and carbon tetrachloride.
Why Paraformaldehyde?Paraformaldehyde after depolymerization results in the formation of formaldehyde in solution which can be used as a fumigant, disinfectant, fungicide, fixative. Paraformaldehyde reacts with either phenol, urea, melamine or resorcinol to produce resin. It is also used in the production of inks of a wide array of ink applications like dollar bills, books, and other printing materials. Learn more about Paraformaldehyde applications and functions in your product please reach out to Celanese today .
Properties
Properties and processing
Properties
- Solid polymer of formaldehyde
- Slightly soluble in alcohols
- Soluble in hot water
- Reacts chemically as formaldehyde
Sustainability
Resources
Brochures and reference materials
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Paraformaldehyde-Brochure
Source: Celanese Corporation
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Paraformaldehyde Prills Brochure
Source: Celanese Corporation
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50000767 - Sales Specification - Paraformaldehyde 91-93% - Jun 2025
Source: Celanese Corporation
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Paraformaldehyde - Product Dossier - August 2025
Source: Celanese Corporation
