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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11473704
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Description

Paraformaldehyde is used as a fumigant, a disinfectant and in the manufacture of synthetic resins like melamine resin, phenol resin and polyacetal resin. It is also used in cell culture. It also serves as a fixative in electron microscopy. It is also used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells.

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.

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Chemical Identifiers

Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.026
MDL Number MFCD00133991
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°C to 170°C (decomposition)
Density 1.3
Flash Point 71°C (159°F)
Quantity 500 g
UN Number UN2213
Beilstein 102769
Merck Index 14,7025
Solubility Information Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water,ether and alcohol.
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Paraformaldehyde
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Carcinogenicity Category 2
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Flammable solid Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H228-Flammable solid.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318-Causes serious eye damage.
  • H332-Harmful if inhaled.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
 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.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • 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/.
  • P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paraformaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only

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