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.

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10426730	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690010	1 L	Plastic bottle
10041040	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690025	2.5 L	Plastic bottle
10182860	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690050	5 L	Plastic Jerrycan
10638333	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690250	25 L	Plastic Jerrycan

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
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Refractive Index: 1.3755 to 1.3775
• 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
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• Stabilizer: 5 to 15% methanol
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20°C
• Physical Form: Solution

• 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
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone
• SMILES: C=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• PubChem CID: 712
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Percent Purity: 35.0 to 39.0%

Safety and Handling

GHS P Statement Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Suspected of causing cancer. Fla

GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact

Danger

Product Identifier

• Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution, stabilized with methanol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• 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 Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

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.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• 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 : Formaldehyd, Methanol

RUO – Research Use Only