Glyoxal is a versatile chemical compound widely used as a crosslinking agent and intermediate across textile, paper, leather, cosmetics, oil & gas, and packaging industries. It improves wrinkle resistance in fabrics, enhances wet strength in paper, acts as a sulfur scavenger in oilfield fluids, and finds increasing adoption due to its biodegradable, environment-friendlier profile. Demand is led by growing industrialization, regulatory push for sustainability, and expanding end-use applications in emerging markets.