Formaldehyde (oxidation of methanol)

Emissions generated by the activity within the product supply chain as described in ecoinvent v3.8. 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 odour. The substance is modelled as a pure substance. 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.