Glyoxal Trimeric Dihydrate
What is it?
Glyoxal trimeric dihydrate is a chemical used primarily in the paper and textile industry. It is used for paper coatings and textiles as part of a starch-based formulation, and in textiles as a starting material for wrinkle-resistant treatments.
How can I avoid it?
Skin exposure with glyoxal trimeric dihydrate is required for it to cause a rash. Avoidance requires reading labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and, on occasion, direct communication with the manufacturer.
Uses:
- Additive in tobacco products
- Embalming fluids
- Leather tanning
- Paper coating
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textile dyeing
- Wrinkle-resistant treatments
Other names for glyoxal trimeric dihydrate:
- 1,2-Ethanedione
- Biformal
- Ethanedial
- Ethanedial trimer dihydrate
- Glyoxal
- Glycolaldehyde
- Oxalaldehyde
