Boiled seeds are treated with formalin to prevent microorganisms from growing on them and decaying the seeds.
Formalin
When formaldehyde dissolved in water, it is called formalin, commonly used as an industrial disinfectant and a preservative in funeral homes and medical labs.
- It can also be used as a preservative in foods and products, such as antiseptics, medicines, and cosmetics.
- These have been found in cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, lotions and sunscreens, and cleaning products.
- It is used for the synthesis of bakelite.
- To improve the yield of fuels, it is used in petroleum and natural gas industries.
