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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37 wt% sol. in water, stab. with 5-15% methanol
Formaldehyde, formalin, CAS # 50-00-0, is a colorless volatile used as a histologic fixative and disinfectant.
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals 119690050
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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.
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
Specifications
| Formaldehyde | |
| 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1 | |
| Clear | |
| 97.0°C | |
| Plastic Jerrycan | |
| HCHO | |
| MFCD00003274 | |
| 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 | |
| 1.083 | |
| Solubility in water: soluble. Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, ether and acetone | |
| C=O | |
| 5 to 15% methanol | |
| 712 | |
| 30.03 | |
| 35.0 to 39.0% |
| 37 wt% Solution in Water, Stabilized with 10 to 15% Methanol | |
| -15.0°C | |
| 1.0830g/mL | |
| 50°C | |
| CH2O | |
| 1.3755 to 1.3775 | |
| 5 L | |
| 15, 4263 | |
| formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
| WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
| formaldehyde | |
| 30.03 | |
| CHEBI:16842 | |
| 2mbar at 20°C | |
| Solution |
Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
Signal Word
Hazard Category
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statement
Supplemental information
- Formaldehyde, 37 wt% solution, stabilized with methanol
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
Hazard Statement
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement
- P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233-Keep container tightly closed.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
- P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
- P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- 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/.
- P330-Rinse mouth.
- P331-Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, methanol
RUO – Research Use Only