Glyoxal Supplier in Malaysia (40% Solution)
- Also known as
- Ethanedial
- Oxaldehyde
- C2H2O2
Glyoxal supplier in Malaysia for textile finishing, paper, resin and oilfield buyers. Systematically ethanedial and also written oxaldehyde (CAS 107-22-2), it is the smallest dialdehyde and reaches the market as a clear colourless to pale yellow water solution.
Strength is the first commercial question. Around 40 per cent is the standard traded concentration and the figure most recipes are written against, with 30 per cent and other strengths available depending on the grade. Stabilised textile finishing material and paper or resin process grades are selected where colour and storage behaviour matter alongside assay.
Textile mills use it to crosslink cellulose in easy-care and crease-resist finishing, paper mills for wet strength, coating and starch insolubilising, and oilfield formulators as a crosslinker. It is neither glutaraldehyde nor a formaldehyde solution nor glyoxylic acid, each of which is a separate product ordered by its own name.
Tell us the strength, the application, the volume and where it has to land. The rest of the commercial detail belongs in the quotation. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
- CAS number
- 107-22-2
- Formula
- C2H2O2
- Grade
- industrial, technical, textile
- Appearance
- clear colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution
Glyoxal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyoxal 40% aqueous solution | clear aqueous solution | around 40 per cent as the standard traded strength | The strength most bills of materials name, bought for durable-press textile finishing, paper treatment and resin work where dosing rates are already written against 40 per cent material. | Drum or IBC; the pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Glyoxal 30% aqueous solution | dilute aqueous solution | around 30 per cent, subject to the grade quoted | Lower-strength option for formulators who would otherwise dilute on site, or whose mixing equipment and dosing pumps are set up for a weaker feed. | Drum or IBC; the pack format is confirmed with the quotation. |
| Stabilised textile finishing grade | stabilised aqueous solution | — | Easy-care and crease-resist finishing baths, and cellulose crosslinking systems where colour and storage stability over the season matter as much as the strength on the label. | Drum or IBC supply, confirmed against the enquiry. |
| Paper and resin process grade | aqueous solution at the requested strength | — | Wet-strength and coating chemistry in paper mills, plus adhesive, resin and insolubiliser duty on starch and polyvinyl alcohol systems. | Drum, IBC or tank format is settled with the quotation. |
How to buy glyoxal from ChemTrade
Request a quote for glyoxal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical name | glyoxal (ethanedial) | — |
| CAS number | 107-22-2 | — |
| Molecular formula | C2H2O2 | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 58 g/mol | — |
| Appearance | clear colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution | — |
| Commercial form | aqueous solution; around 40 per cent is the usual traded strength, with other strengths grade dependent and confirmed against the enquiry | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water | — |
| Reason for solution supply | the anhydrous material polymerises readily, so commercial trade is in stabilised water solution rather than neat glyoxal | — |
Glyoxal applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers closed in a cool, well-ventilated store away from strong bases, oxidising agents and amines, and out of direct sunlight. Solutions are acidic and can irritate skin, eyes and airways, so use suitable protective equipment and avoid mist during transfer. Work to the safety information issued for the grade quoted.
Common questions about glyoxal
What does glyoxal 40 mean, and is that the strength I should order?
It refers to the roughly 40 per cent aqueous solution, which is the standard traded form and the strength most recipes are written against. Weaker solutions such as 30 per cent exist and suit some dosing setups. State the strength your process expects so the quotation matches it.
Is glyoxal the same as glutaraldehyde?
No. Both are dialdehydes and buyers do confuse them, but glutaraldehyde is a five-carbon molecule with its own specifications, dosing and handling, and it is a different product ordered by name. Glyoxal is the two-carbon dialdehyde and the shortest member of the family.
Can glyoxal replace a formaldehyde solution in textile finishing?
Mills often specify it where a dialdehyde route is preferred to a formaldehyde-based resin, but formaldehyde solution is a different product and not interchangeable without a formulation review. Describe the finish, the substrate and the bath conditions so the right grade is quoted.
Is glyoxal the same thing as glyoxylic acid?
No. Glyoxylic acid is the oxidation product and behaves as a carboxylic acid rather than a dialdehyde, so it belongs to a separate product and should be ordered by name. Check which one the formulation sheet actually calls for before raising the enquiry.
Why is glyoxal always supplied as a solution?
The anhydrous material polymerises readily, so commercial supply is a stabilised water solution instead. That is why strength, stabilisation and storage conditions are the practical questions on this product rather than a solid or liquid form choice.
What details are needed for a glyoxal price enquiry?
Provide the solution strength, the application, the quantity per shipment and any repeat volume, plus the delivery location. Mention preferred pack format and the documentation you need so the quotation covers the whole requirement.