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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aq. soln., methanol free

Product Code. 11400580
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10 x 10 mL

Description

Paraformaldehyde, CH2O, CAS Number-30525-89-4, methylene oxide, oxomethane, paraform, oxymethylene, formalin, formol, methyl aldehyde, paraformaldehyde, formic aldehyde, methanal, 10 x 10mL, CHEBI:16842, Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III, 200-001-8, H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335-H341-H350

Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

  • Ampouled under argon
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.03
InChI Key WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
PubChem CID 712
ChEBI CHEBI:16842
IUPAC Name formaldehyde
SMILES C=O

Specifications

MDL Number MFCD00003274
Quantity 10 x 10 mL
Merck Index 14,7025
Solubility Information Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde, Micro filtered

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aqueous solution
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only

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