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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11490570	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 043368.9L	2 x 10 mL
11400580	Thermo Scientific Chemicals 043368.9M	10 x 10 mL

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

• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 712
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde

• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• SMILES: C=O

Specifications

• Packaging: Ampule
• Merck Index: 14,7025
• Solubility Information: Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
• SMILES: C=O
• PubChem CID: 712
• Physical Form: Liquid

• MDL Number: MFCD00133991
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Chemical Name or Material: 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

Product Identifier

• 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