formalinillä
Formalinillä is a Swedish term referring to the use of formalin. Formalin is an aqueous solution of formaldehyde, typically containing 37% formaldehyde by weight, along with a small amount of methanol to prevent polymerization. It is widely used as a disinfectant, preservative, and fixative. In biology and medicine, formalin is commonly employed to preserve biological specimens for study and to fix tissues before microscopic examination. Its ability to cross-link proteins makes it effective for this purpose, halting decomposition and maintaining cellular structure.
Historically, formalin has also been used as a disinfectant for surfaces and medical instruments due to its
In industrial applications, formalin can be used in the production of various resins, plastics, and textiles.