Paraformaldehyde

Physical and chemical constant:

Item	Index
Product name	Paraformaldehyde; Polyoxymethylene
Molecular formula	(CH2O)n
Molecular weight	(30)n
Density	Relative Density (water=1)1.39; Relative Density (air=1)1.03
Risk mark	8 (Flammable solid)
Appearance	Paraformaldehyde with Low Molecular weight is white crystalline powder, with formaldehyde taste
Melting point	120-170°C
Uses	Mainly used in the manufacture of synthetic resins and adhesives, also used in producing fumigant, bactericides and insecticides

Technical Index:

Item	Index
Purity (Paraformaldehyde)	91-93% (wt)
Appearance	Good fluidity and less dust, white flake, stimulating odor.
Acidity (as Formic acid)	<0.07% (wt)
Fe	<0.0003% (wt)
Ash	<0.04% (wt)
Size	granular
PH value of 37% solution	3.5-5

Application:

Paraformaldehyde is an ideal substitute of Industrial formaldehyde: first, it can be used as raw material of pesticide for the production of glyphosate herbicide, acetochlor, butachlor, ethachlor and sterilization agent tricyclazole etc; Second , it can be used in the production of high-grade car paint and phenolic resin, melamine resin and ion exchange resin, etc.