Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37 wt% sol. in water, stab. with 5-15% methanol

Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant.

Brand:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690250

Product Code. 10638333

Description

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

General description

• Formaldehyde (formalin) is an organic compound used for crosslinking proteins in biological samples such as tissue sections, culture cells, and whole specimens
• Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the combustion of methane and can exist in many forms
• It is a volatile, colorless liquid; that can be stored long-term in appropriate containers
• Comes stabilized in solution with methanol

Applications

• It May be used in pain research for induction of pain and inflammation
• Monomeric formaldehyde is formulated especially for laboratory applications
• Commonly used in RNA isolation as a denaturant

Specifications

• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde
• CAS: 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1
• Color: Clear
• Boiling Point: 97.0°C
• Packaging: Plastic Jerrycan
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Fieser: 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171
• Specific Gravity: 1.083
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone
• SMILES: C=O
• Stabilizer: 5 to 15% methanol
• PubChem CID: 712
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Percent Purity: 35.0 to 39.0%

• Name Note: 37 wt% Solution in Water, Stabilized with 10 to 15% Methanol
• Melting Point: -15.0°C
• Density: 1.0830g/mL
• Flash Point: 50°C
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Refractive Index: 1.3755 to 1.3775
• Quantity: 25 L
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20°C
• Physical Form: Solution

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution, stabilized with methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, Methanol

RUO – Research Use Only