Glyoxal is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. This is an aldehyde compound that is quite popular for its characteristics of a cross-linking agent for improving the characteristics of various materials.
Cross linker
Paint, Ink & Coatings
Applied in textile finishing to enhance the resistance to wrinkles and shrinkage of textiles.
Improves the toughness and wear resistance of textiles through the formation of strong chemical bonds with cellulose materials.
Used in the paper industry to improve the wet strength as well as the dimensional stability of paper.
Applied in the synthesis of adhesive products to improve bonding power as well as resistance to water.
Used in the tanning process to enhance the thermal stability and mechanical properties of leather.
Glyoxal is commonly supplied in corrosion-resistant packaging material including HDPE drums or IBC totes to avoid interaction with impurities and ease of handling.