Glyoxal

Glyoxal (CAS 107-22-2), also known as oxal, is a dialdehyde compound used industrially as a crosslinking agent, biocide, and chemical intermediate.

Where is Glyoxal used?

• Textile and paper: crosslinks cellulose fibers for wrinkle resistance and wet strength
• Leather processing: tanning auxiliary and fixative that improves fiber structure and dimensional stability in hides
• Water treatment: biocide active controlling microbial growth in industrial cooling systems
• Printing and packaging: binder crosslinker in coatings, improving water resistance and ink adhesion on paper and board
• Its reactivity with hydroxyl, amine, and amide groups insolubilizes and stabilizes substrates in wet and dry processing.

Commercial specifications

• Aqueous solution, most commonly 40% concentration
• 30% grades available
• Pharmaceutical and specialty grades with tighter purity specifications for regulated applications