Formalin Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Aqueous Formaldehyde
- Formol
Formalin supplier for resin, wood-panel, textile, coatings and manufacturing buyers in Malaysia. Also called formaldehyde solution, aqueous formaldehyde, methanal solution and formol, formalin is the traded aqueous form of formaldehyde used as industrial feedstock rather than as a finished resin or solid polymer.
Commercial grades include formalin 37%, methanol-stabilised solution, low-methanol material and industrial resin-grade product. Concentration and stabiliser level are grade attributes of the same aqueous solution, not separate product identities. Assay and methanol content are confirmed against the buyer's specification.
Typical uses include urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin manufacture, phenolic resins and adhesives, plywood and particleboard processing, textile finishing chemistry, foundry binders and selected chemical synthesis. This page covers aqueous formaldehyde solution only, not paraformaldehyde, finished UF or MF resins, or formaldehyde-releaser preservatives.
Send the required concentration or grade, stabiliser preference, target specification, quantity, application and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- industrial, resin
- Appearance
- clear, colourless aqueous liquid with a pungent odour
Formalin grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formalin 37% | clear aqueous liquid | typically about 37% w/w formaldehyde, confirmed against the required specification | Standard commercial concentration for urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin manufacture, phenolic resins, plywood and particleboard processing, and general industrial chemical use. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Methanol-stabilised formalin | clear aqueous liquid with methanol stabiliser | formaldehyde content and methanol level confirmed against the required specification | Industrial and resin feedstock duties where methanol stabilisation is specified to limit polymerisation during storage and handling. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Low-methanol formalin | clear aqueous liquid with reduced methanol | formaldehyde content and low methanol limit confirmed against the required specification | Process and synthesis duties that specify a lower methanol content than conventional stabilised formalin grades. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Industrial resin-grade formalin | clear aqueous liquid | industrial or resin-grade assay confirmed against the required specification | Feedstock for UF, MF and phenolic resin systems, foundry binders, textile finishing chemistry and related manufacturing routes. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy formalin from ChemTrade
Request a quote for formalin
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless aqueous liquid | — |
| Chemical identity | aqueous formaldehyde solution (formalin) | — |
| Typical formaldehyde content | commonly about 37% w/w for commercial formalin; confirm against specification | — |
| Physical form | aqueous solution (not solid paraformaldehyde or finished resin) | — |
| Grade controls | formaldehyde assay, methanol or stabiliser level, acidity, colour and residual impurities confirmed against the selected grade | — |
Formalin applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- toxic
Store sealed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Formalin vapour and liquid are irritant and toxic; use suitable PPE, avoid inhalation and skin contact, and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about formalin
Are formalin and formaldehyde solution the same product?
Formalin is the common commercial name for aqueous formaldehyde solution. Formaldehyde names the dissolved aldehyde. This page covers the aqueous solution only, not solid paraformaldehyde or finished urea-formaldehyde or melamine-formaldehyde resins. State the required concentration and stabiliser level with the enquiry.
What does formalin 37% mean?
Formalin 37% is the widely traded commercial strength, typically about 37% w/w formaldehyde in water, often with methanol as a polymerisation stabiliser. Exact assay and methanol content vary by grade, so buyers should send the target specification rather than assuming all 37% lots are identical.
Is methanol-stabilised formalin different from low-methanol formalin?
Yes. Methanol-stabilised grades carry intentional methanol to limit polymerisation in storage. Low-methanol grades are selected when the process or specification limits residual methanol. Match the stabiliser profile to the resin or synthesis requirement rather than treating them as interchangeable by default.
Is formalin the same as paraformaldehyde or finished UF or MF resin?
No. Formalin is aqueous formaldehyde solution. Paraformaldehyde is a solid polymer of formaldehyde. Urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins are downstream reaction products made using formaldehyde, not the same supplied product as formalin. Enquiries for those materials should use their own product identity.
What applications commonly specify industrial formalin?
Buyers typically specify formalin for urea-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resin manufacture, phenolic resins and adhesives, plywood and particleboard processing, textile finishing chemistry, foundry binders and selected chemical synthesis. Describe the end use so concentration and stabiliser grade can be aligned.
What details are needed for a formalin price enquiry?
Provide the concentration or grade, methanol or stabiliser preference, target specification, quantity, application and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any documentation needs so the quotation can address the full requirement.