Description
- When formaldehyde is dissolved in water, it is called formalin. This formalin is used as a disinfectant in industries, a preservative in some food products.
- Formaldehyde is used in car manufacturing, explosives, plastic, resins, chemicals and other artificial materials.
- It is also used in sanitary products like paper towels, napkins and tissues.
- Formalin is used as a disinfectant in industries. It kills many bacteria, fungi etc so it is used as an antiseptic.
- Some parasites and warts are treated by formaldehyde.
- It helps to produce some vaccines and also sterilizes them.