Glyoxal is an intermediate product that is mainly used as cross-linking agent in numerous industries, e.g. Textiles, Leather, Paper, Disinfectants, Adhesives or Constructions. Through its chemical reactivity, Glyoxal is a versatile starting material for various chemical syntheses. The paint industry uses Glyoxal derivates to avoid separation of paint formulations.
Clariant uses Glyoxal for the manufacturer of downstream products, pre-dominantly for the production of Glyoxylic acid.
Commercially available Glyoxal in a 40% active aqueous solution and comes in different packages.