Transportation

With decrease in temp. and/or an increase in concentration, aqueous formaldehyde solutions tend to precipitate, and on the other hand as the temp. increase it tends to form formic acid, therefore an appropriate storage temp must be maintained (e.g. formalin (37%) with 7% methanol must be maintain at min. 25 ºC).

Formalin can be stored and transported in containers made of stainless steel, aluminum, iron containers lined with epoxy resin or plastic, although stainless steel containers are preferred.  

C. Other means of packing such as ISO container or small drums could be arranged based on client's demand.

Hexamine

Hexamine is a product of reaction of 6 moles formaldehyde and 4 moles ammonia ((CH2)6 N4)).

S.C.I. Hexamine typical specification:

Applications

• Curing agent for phenolic and resorcinol resins.
• Rubber-to-textile adhesives.
• Accelerator in vulcanization:
• Fuel Tablets.
• Photographic industry (as a stabilizer).
• Explosive industry like cyclonite or hexogen (RDX).
• Pharmaceuticals materials.
• Corrosion inhibitor.
• Shrink-proofing agents in the textile industry.
• Color fastness and elasticity agents in cellulose fibers.
• Fungicide in the citrus fruit industry.
• Proteins modifiers.
• Waterproof wallpapers.
• Production of pesticides.
• Reagent in chemical analysis
• Production of deodorizers and hair fixers.
• Anticeptic for treatment of borses, lambs and poultry urinary tract.