Formalin 37% (Formaldehyde solution stabilized with 8-12% methanol) is a potent aqueous biocide and chemical intermediate used in Kenya for poultry house fumigation, agricultural biosecurity, and Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) wood resin production.
Formalin 37% (Formaldehyde solution stabilized with 8-12% methanol) is a potent aqueous biocide and chemical intermediate used in Kenya for poultry house fumigation, agricultural biosecurity, and Urea-Formaldehyde (UF) wood resin production.
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Product Code: KIC-ORG-001
Also known as: Formalin 37%, Formaldehyde 37%, Methanal Solution
Synonyms: Formol, Methylene Oxide Solution, Aqueous Formaldehyde
Industrial-grade Formalin 37% (Formaldehyde solution) for resin manufacturing, poultry farm disinfection, and tissue preservation in Kenya.
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Formalin 37% (Formaldehyde Solution) is a major chemical intermediate and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent. Methanol is added as a stabilizer (7–10%) to prevent paraformaldehyde polymerization. It is used in resin manufacturing (urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde), agricultural poultry house disinfection, and tissue preservation.
Clear, colorless liquid with a suffocating, pungent odor. Formulated with 37.0% w/w HCHO and stabilized with methanol to ensure physical clarity across variable storage temperatures.
Restricted chemical: buyer must provide industrial or agricultural user declaration prior to dispatch.
Store between 15°C and 25°C to prevent paraformaldehyde precipitation. Store in sealed plastic drums in well-ventilated dedicated toxic/hazardous chemical storage.
DANGER: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin, or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer (Carcinogen Cat 1B). May cause allergic skin reaction. Use forced exhaust ventilation, chemical suit, and full-face respirator with formaldehyde cartridges.
Inhalation: Immediately move victim to fresh air. Eye Contact: Flush for 20+ min. Swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting; seek emergency medical care.
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COMMERCIAL & TECHNICAL GUIDANCE
Technical, regulatory, and supply guidance for Formalin 37% (Formaldehyde Solution) for Disinfection, Resins & Agriculture.
Formalin 37% is used in Kenya as a powerful agricultural disinfectant for poultry houses, a biocide in water systems, a tissue preservative, and a raw material for synthetic wood resins.
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