Formaldehyde 10% v/v Buffered

Description

Why Buy Formaldehyde 10% v/v Buffered Online from UK Chemical Suppliers, ReAgent Chemicals?

We supply formaldehyde 10% v/v buffered solution in 2L containers, with discounts available for bulk orders. This solution is sold with a pH 7.25-7.35 and between 9.5% and 10.5%. Further details can be found in the Sales Product Specification, available to download from our site.

Methods of production

Formaldehyde was originally synthesised in 1859 by Russian chemist Aleksandr Butlerov, but it wasn’t until 10 years later that August von Hofmann was able to accurately identify its molecular structure. Currently, formaldehyde is synthesised by oxidation of methanol, in the presence of silver or molybdenum and vanadium catalysts.

This new method replaced an old-fashioned process to synthesise formaldehyde which had to be conducted at high temperatures – 250-400 degree Celsius – with iron oxide and vanadium or molybdenum catalysts.

Uses for formaldehyde

This compound is a popular precursor in many different processes, including formaldehyde resins, polyoxymethylene plastics and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, among others. Resins, for example, are common in the textile industry to produce crease-free clothes and hard wearing carpets, and many formaldehyde-based compounds are used in the automobile industry to produce multiple components, from door panels to the transmission, as well as paints and explosives.

In addition to its use as a precursor, formaldehyde presents a variety of applications, including:

• To treat warts
• To treat against several bacterial infections in fish
• To treat urinary infections (typically administered via a formaldehyde derivative – methenamine – which is converted to formaldehyde in the kidneys)
• Added to some cosmetic products and topical creams as a mild anti-bacterial

Quality promise

All our products come with 100% quality guarantee and are usually shipped within 24 hours after purchase. We sell a wide range of formaldehyde products, ranging in grade and concentration, as well as many other chemicals, from test kits to bespoke solution to suit your needs. Contact us for further information.