Formaldehyde (37% by Weight/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10459113	Fisher BioReagents BP531-25	25 mL	Glass Bottle
10532955	Fisher BioReagents BP531-500	500 mL	HDPE Bottle

Description

Molecular Biology-grade Formaldehyde is used for denaturing RNA.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 712
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde

• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• SMILES: C=O

Specifications

• CAS: 50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5
• Color: Colorless
• pH: 3 to 4.2
• Ignition Residue: 0.005% max.
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• SMILES: C=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20┬░C
• Grade: Molecular Biology
• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde, 37% by Weight

• Melting Point: −15°C
• Density: 1.083g/cm┬│
• Boiling Point: 97°C
• Assay Percent Range: 36.5 to 38.0 %
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 712
• Formula Weight: 30.02
• Percent Purity: 36.5 to 38.0%
• Physical Form: Liquid

Safety and Handling

DANGER!

Emergency Overview
Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Vapor harmful. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause central nervous system effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

NFPA

Health:3
Flammability:2
Instability:0

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Recommended Storage : RT

Product Identifier

• Formaldehyde, solution 37%

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, Methylalcohol