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 | .05 maximum |
| Color, APHA | 10 maximum |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | Approx. 1.16 |
| Weight per gallon, lb. | Approx. 9.6 |
| Flash Point, °F (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) | 175 |
| Suggested Storage Temperature, °F | 131-158 |