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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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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.

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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

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 1 kg
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
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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/.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

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