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formaldehyde + MgCO3 what happens ?

rockyit98 - 1-6-2021 at 12:38

in SM Wiki it says that MgCO3 is incompatible with formaldehyde and also safety data sheet for H2CO Attachment: Formaldehyde_msds.pdf (76kB)
This file has been downloaded 420 times .what is the reaction ? is it self condensation and MgO act as catalyst ? or what the hell is happening? i don't have formaldehyde to even see what's going on. can't find videos on YT either . share your thoughts and knowledge. thank you.

karlosĀ³ - 1-6-2021 at 13:26

Yes, I would expect a self condensation in a basic milieu, even if its just MgCO3.