Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Paraformaldehyde, 96%, CH2O, CAS Number-30525-89-4, paraformaldehyde, paraform, oxymethylene, methylene oxide, methyl aldehyde, methanal, formol, formalin, formic aldehyde, oxomethane, 500g, CHEBI:16842, White, 260 deg.C, 1.03 (Air - 1.0), 71 deg.C, Extra Pure, Warning

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 30525-89-4
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.026
• 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

• Decomposition Information: 260°C
• Melting Point: 120.0°C to 170.0°C
• Color: White
• Density: 1.03 (Air = 1.0)
• pH: 4.0 to 5.5 (10% suspension)
• Flash Point: 71°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 96%
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₂O)n
• Quantity: 25 g
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: sparingly soluble. Other solubilities: the higher polymers are insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ether
• Vapor Pressure: 1.2mmHg at 25°C
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Physical Form: Beads or Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde, Extra Pure

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Paraformaldehyde

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable solid Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H228-Flammable solid.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H332-Harmful if inhaled.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

RUO – Research Use Only