The main use of paraformaldehyde is in the field of agrochemistry for the synthesis of herbicides and insecticides such as glyphosate, acetochlor, butachlor, tricyclone, tricyclazole and pyridine. It is widely used in synthetic resins and adhesives, such as phenolic resins, furan resins, amino resins, urea resins, melamine resins, coating resins, epoxy curing agents, polyurethane adhesives, etc. Paraformaldehyde is also used in the pharmaceutical industry (the active ingredient in contraceptive creams) and in pharmacies, clothing and bedding. In addition, it can also be used as a diesel additive for the synthesis of polyoxymethylene dimethyl ether.