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

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

Specifications

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

• 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

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