Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a cross-linking agent in the production of textiles, paper, and leather to improve strength and durability.
- Chemical Industry: Used in the synthesis of resins, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in some personal care products as a preservative or stabilizer (in low concentrations).
Where is Glyoxal 40% Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by the oxidation of ethylene glycol or acetaldehyde, followed by dilution to 40% concentration.
- Consumer Products: Found in textiles, paper products, and specialty chemicals.