Formalin
Formalin
Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde gas in water (usually 37–40%) widely used in agriculture as a soil sterilant, fumigant, and disinfectant. It is highly effective in controlling soil-borne fungi, nematodes, and pathogens that affect seed germination and plant growth. Formalin also plays a crucial role in seed treatment and nursery bed sterilization, helping farmers establish healthy crops free from early-stage infections.
Overview
Formalin is a solution of formaldehyde gas in water (usually 37–40%) widely used in agriculture as a soil sterilant, fumigant, and disinfectant. It is highly effective in controlling soil-borne fungi, nematodes, and pathogens that affect seed germination and plant growth. Formalin also plays a crucial role in seed treatment and nursery bed sterilization, helping farmers establish healthy crops free from early-stage infections.
Key Features & Benefits
1)Powerful soil sterilant for controlling fungi, bacteria, and nematodes.
2)Enhances seed germination and ensures healthy seedling establishment.
3)Prevents damping-off disease and other soil-borne infections.
4)Acts as a disinfectant for agricultural tools, greenhouses, and storage facilities.
5)Cost-effective and reliable solution for disease-free crop production.
6)Useful in nursery bed preparation for vegetables, tobacco, cotton, and plantation crops.
2)Enhances seed germination and ensures healthy seedling establishment.
3)Prevents damping-off disease and other soil-borne infections.
4)Acts as a disinfectant for agricultural tools, greenhouses, and storage facilities.
5)Cost-effective and reliable solution for disease-free crop production.
6)Useful in nursery bed preparation for vegetables, tobacco, cotton, and plantation crops.
Specifications & Packaging
1)Chemical Formula: CH₂O (in aqueous solution)
2)Concentration: 37–40% formaldehyde solution
3)Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with pungent odor
4)pH: 2.8 – 4.0
5)Packaging: 5 L, 25 L, 50 L, and 200 L HDPE carboys/drums
2)Concentration: 37–40% formaldehyde solution
3)Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid with pungent odor
4)pH: 2.8 – 4.0
5)Packaging: 5 L, 25 L, 50 L, and 200 L HDPE carboys/drums
Applications
1)Soil Sterilization: Controls soil-borne pathogens before planting.
2)Seed Treatment: Protects seeds from fungal and bacterial infections.
3)Nursery Beds: Prepares disease-free seedbeds for vegetables, tobacco, and plantation crops.
4)Disinfection: Used for sanitizing tools, greenhouses, and storage areas.
2)Seed Treatment: Protects seeds from fungal and bacterial infections.
3)Nursery Beds: Prepares disease-free seedbeds for vegetables, tobacco, and plantation crops.
4)Disinfection: Used for sanitizing tools, greenhouses, and storage areas.
Usage Note
1)Soil Treatment: Apply 2–5% formalin solution (2–5 L in 100 L water) to soil; cover with polythene sheet for 48–72 hours, then aerate soil thoroughly before sowing.
2)Seed Treatment: Dip seeds in 0.5–1% solution for 5–10 minutes, then dry before sowing.
3)Disinfection: Use 2–4% solution to disinfect tools, trays, and storage areas.
4)Ensure proper aeration of treated soil before sowing to prevent phytotoxicity.
5)Always follow local agricultural guidelines for safe usage.
2)Seed Treatment: Dip seeds in 0.5–1% solution for 5–10 minutes, then dry before sowing.
3)Disinfection: Use 2–4% solution to disinfect tools, trays, and storage areas.
4)Ensure proper aeration of treated soil before sowing to prevent phytotoxicity.
5)Always follow local agricultural guidelines for safe usage.
Safety & Handling
1)Highly toxic and irritant – handle with protective gloves, goggles, and masks.
2)Avoid inhalation of vapors and direct contact with skin or eyes.
3)Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and flame.
4)Keep away from food, feed, and children.
5)Dispose of used solutions and empty containers as per local environmental regulations.
2)Avoid inhalation of vapors and direct contact with skin or eyes.
3)Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat and flame.
4)Keep away from food, feed, and children.
5)Dispose of used solutions and empty containers as per local environmental regulations.
Why ChemMin
1)Supplies high-quality, agriculture-grade Formalin with reliable concentration.
2)Ensures consistent performance for soil sterilization and seed treatment.
3)Packaged safely for ease of use and long-term storage.
4)Committed to farmer safety and sustainable farming practices.
5)Trusted brand with technical support and farmer-centric solutions.
2)Ensures consistent performance for soil sterilization and seed treatment.
3)Packaged safely for ease of use and long-term storage.
4)Committed to farmer safety and sustainable farming practices.
5)Trusted brand with technical support and farmer-centric solutions.