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When dissolved in water, formaldehyde gas is called formalin, containing 40 % formaldehyde gas (by volume) or 37 % formaldehyde gas (by weight) and a small amount of stabilizer. This colorless liquid is commonly used as an industrial disinfectant, preservative in funeral homes and medical laboratories, preservative in some foods, and products like antiseptics, medicines, and cosmetics.

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Formaldehyde Agents in Commercial Food Industry: An Overview

The commercial purposes of formaldehyde chemical agents and the permissible levels of this chemical in the food industry are beyond safety concerns.

4 min readSeptember 9, 2024

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