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Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade

Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade is a widely used chemical intermediate in manufacturing resins, textiles, and disinfectants. Supplied in bulk and drums with reliable delivery services in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number50-00-0
Chemical FormulaCH2O
AppearanceClear, colorless aqueous solution
Packaging25 kg drums, 30 kg drums, bulk tanker supply
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated area away from ignition sources

Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameFormaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade
CategoryIndustrial Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade

Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade is a clear solution commonly used across various industrial processes. It serves as a key raw material for manufacturing urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins, which are essential in producing adhesives and plywood. It is also employed as a disinfectant and preservative in leather processing and textile finishing. Proper handling is critical due to its reactive and potentially hazardous nature; storage in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources is recommended. Finstar Chemicals supplies this product efficiently to manufacturing industries and chemical formulators in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, supporting bulk procurement with appropriate safety documentation and compliance certificates. Industrial buyers can leverage its versatility in resins, textile treatment, and disinfectant production to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality while maintaining regulatory standards.

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Applications

Resin ProductionUsed as a building block in making urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins for adhesives and laminates.
Textile FinishingEmployed to improve fabric durability and wrinkle resistance through cross-linking reactions.
Disinfectant and PreservativeApplied in sanitizing equipment and preserving biological specimens in laboratories.
Leather ProcessingServes as a tanning agent to stabilize leather fibers during manufacturing.

Benefits

Reliable Resin Cross-LinkingIts reactive aldehyde groups enable effective bonding in resin synthesis, improving adhesive strength and durability.
Enhanced Fabric PerformanceCross-linking capacity increases wrinkle resistance and dimensional stability in treated textiles.
Broad-Spectrum DisinfectionReactive nature allows effective microbial control in sanitation applications, reducing contamination risks.
Extended Shelf-Life of ProductsPreservative function slows microbial growth in formulations, extending usable product life.

Features

Industrial Grade QualityFormulated to meet industrial requirements for resin synthesis and disinfectant uses with consistent concentration.
Secure Packaging OptionsAvailable in safe, sealed drums suitable for bulk transport and handling in manufacturing setups.
Comprehensive DocumentationCertificates of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheets provided for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

Industries Served

Plywood and WoodworkingUsed in adhesive formulations for wood laminates and composite panels.
Textile ManufacturingImproves fabric properties through chemical finishing processes.
Chemical ManufacturingIntermediate for producing various resins, disinfectants, and preservatives.
Leather ProcessingEssential for tanning and stabilizing leather products.

Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Formaldehyde 37% Industrial Grade is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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