Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37 wt% sol. in water, stab. with 5-15% methanol

Product Code.	Quantity	Packaging	Unit Size
10426730	1 L	Plastic bottle	1 L
10041040	2.5 L	Plastic bottle	2.5 L
10182860	5 L	Plastic Jerrycan	5 L
10638333	25 L	Plastic Jerrycan	25 L

Product Code. 10426730 Supplier Thermo Scientific Chemicals Supplier No. 119690010

Description

Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant. | CAS: 50-00-0 | CH2O | 30.03 g/mol

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.

General description

• Formaldehyde (formalin) is an organic compound used for crosslinking proteins in biological samples such as tissue sections, culture cells, and whole specimens
• Formaldehyde is an intermediate in the combustion of methane and can exist in many forms
• It is a volatile, colorless liquid; that can be stored long-term in appropriate containers
• Comes stabilized in solution with methanol

Applications

• It May be used in pain research for induction of pain and inflammation
• Monomeric formaldehyde is formulated especially for laboratory applications
• Commonly used in RNA isolation as a denaturant

Specifica

• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde
• Name Note: 37 wt% Solution in Water, Stabilized with 10 to 15% Methanol
• CAS: 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1
• Melting Point: -15.0°C
• Color: Clear
• Density: 1.0830g/mL
• Boiling Point: 97.0°C
• Flash Point: 50°C
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Refractive Index: 1.3755 to 1.3775
• MDL Number: MFCD00003274
• Quantity: 1 L
• Fieser: 01,397; 02,200; 04,238; 05,312; 06,264; 07,158; 08,231; 09,224; 10,186; 11,240; 12,232; 14,168; 15,161; 16,171
• Merck Index: 15, 4263
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C=O
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• Stabilizer: 5 to 15% methanol
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.03
• PubChem CID: 712
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Vapor Pressure: 2mbar at 20°C
• Percent Purity: 35.0 to 39.0%
• Physical Form: Solution

Sicurezza e movimentazione

Identificativo prodotto

• Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution, stabilized with methanol

Avvertenza

• Danger

Categoria di pericolo

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1

Indicazioni di pericolo

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.

Consigli di prudenza

• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• 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/.
• 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.

Informazioni supplementari

• MIXTURE LIST-Contain: Formaldehyd, Methanol

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only