Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS + Mg + EGTA

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
15444859	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J62478.AK	250 mL
15454859	Thermo Scientific Chemicals J62478.AP	500 mL

Description

Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS + Mg + EGTA is used as a common fixative reagent for histology. It is also used to prepare pure formaldehyde.

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 30525-89-4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.026
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 712
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde

• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• MDL Number: MFCD00133991
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• SMILES: C=O

Specifications

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• MDL Number: MFCD00133991
• Solubility Information: Immiscible with water.
• SMILES: C=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.026
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842

• CAS: 30525-89-4
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• PubChem CID: 712
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde

Safety and Handling

P201-P202-P261-P272-P280g-P281-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P333+P313-P363-P501c

H317-H318-H351

missing translation for 'tsca' : No

Recommended Storage : Keep cold

Product Identifier

• Procare Lab 10 AP Alkaline Liquid Cleaner

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/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/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paraformaldehyde

RUO – Research Use Only