Formaldehyde (dimethyl carbonate production)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.10. The product formaldehyde' is an organic substance with a CAS no. : 000050-00-0. It is called 'formaldehyde' under IUPAC naming and its molecular formula is: CH2O. It is Gas (71%)  Liquid (24%) under normal conditions of temperature and pressure with a pungent odor. It is modelled as a pure substance. Modelling this substance in a solution requires the user to add the solvent of their choice in their models. On a consumer level is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants coating products fillers putties plasters modelling clay inks and toners polymers biocides (e.g. disinfectants pest control products) fuels polishes and waxes washing & cleaning products and cosmetics and personal care products There is no publicly available information about the consumption of this substance on industrial sites. The cut-off classification is allocatable product. The activity type is ordinary transforming activity. The reference product amount is 1.