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Paraformaldehyde, 90%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 10553151
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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.

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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

Specifications

Melting Point 120.0°C to 170.0°C
Color White to off-white
pH 3.5 to 5 (10% suspension)
Flash Point 71°C
Infrared Spectrum Authentic
Assay Percent Range 89.5 to 93%
Packaging Plastic bottle
Linear Formula (CH2O)n
Quantity 1 kg
Beilstein 01,566
Merck Index 15,7129
Solubility Information Solubility in water: sparingly soluble. Other solubilities: the higher polymers are insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ether
Percent Purity 90%
Grade Pure
Physical Form Crystalline Powder or Crystals
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Paraformaldehyde
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Carcinogenicity Category 2
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Flammable solid Category 2
 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.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/and soap.
  • 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/.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

RUO – Research Use Only

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