Formalin Prices
Current & Historical Data in Several Countries
Intratec provides Formalin pricing data, covering current prices and 13 years of historical data. Formalin is included in Petrochemicals coverage of Commodity Price Database, a best-in-class database covering prices of as many as 218 commodities, across several countries. See a sample below or register for free to see much more.
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Chart Description. Intratec provides Formalin prices in several countries, as follows:
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United States: import price, CIF, encompassing all commercial grades -
China: export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades -
Netherlands: export price, FOB, encompassing all commercial grades
Data Status. The following types of data are available in the chart:
- Final: Calculations done utilizing official statistics.
- Preliminary: Estimates based on non-consolidated data, which will be recalculated/revised as consolidated data become available.
About Formalin. Formaldehyde (a.k.a. Methanal) is an organic compound, the simplest aldehyde in existence. Formaldehyde is a colorless gas, with strong pungent odor. It was first discovered in 1859, however, it began being industrially produced in the beginning of the twentieth century. For its relatively low cost, wide use in chemical reactions, as well as elevated purity, formaldehyde has become one of the world’s most important research and industrial chemicals.
Commercial Grades. aqueous solution (37-50 wt% Formalin); uninhibited (methanol free); and inhibited (maximum 16 wt% methanol).
Uses. Formaldehyde is mainly used as intermediate of a great variety of chemical reactions; reducing agent; preservative in pharmaceuticals; disinfectant/biocide; corrosion inhibitor; and chelating agent. It is also used in pharmaceuticals production; foam insulation; embalming fluids; and slow release fertilizers.
Raw Materials & Production Processes.
- Methanol (oxidation reaction, using a silver catalyst)
- Methanol (oxidation reaction, using a metal oxide catalyst)
To know more about Formalin production processes, click here.
Derivatives. acetal resins; acrylic resins; amino resins; t-butanol; butanediol; cyclohexanone resin; glycine; glyphosate; hexamethylenetetramine; imidazole; isoprene; melamine-formaldehyde resins; methacrolein; neopentyl glycol; novolac resins; paraformaldehyde; phenolic resins; polyols; pyridine; sodium formate; tetraoxane; trioxane; and urea-formaldehyde resins.
Chemical Formula. CH2O
How to Use. The pricing data presented are, if not otherwise indicated, volume-weighted average transaction prices including contract and spot transactions in the locations specified. You can find more information about the price data presented and how to use it here. For further details, you may also check our Methodology.
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