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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aq. soln., methanol free
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
Chemical Identifiers
| 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 |
Description
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
Chemical Identifiers
| WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| 712 | |
| formaldehyde |
| formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
| CHEBI:16842 | |
| C=O |
Specifications
| Ampule | |
| 14,7025 | |
| Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol. | |
| C=O | |
| 712 | |
| Liquid |
| MFCD00133991 | |
| formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
| WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| formaldehyde | |
| CHEBI:16842 | |
| Paraformaldehyde, Methanol free |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H351-H315-H319-H317
Suspected of causing cancer.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P281-P301+P330+P331-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P333+P313-P362-P501c
H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335-H341-H350
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- Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
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Supplemental information
- Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aqueous solution
Signal Word
- Warning
Hazard Category
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- 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.
- P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paraformaldehyde
RUO – Research Use Only