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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% in aq. soln., ACS, 36.5-38.0%, stab. with 10-15% methanol
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and is used to make components for transmissions, electrical systems, engine blocks, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It is also an ingredient in glues and is used as a preservative in medical laboratories, as an embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.
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.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 15°C
Density
1.083 g/mL
Boiling Point
97°C
Flash Point
60°C (140°F)
Assay Percent Range
36.5-38.0%
Refractive Index
1.3765
Linear Formula
HCHO
Quantity
500 mL
UN Number
UN1198
Beilstein
1209228
Hazard Category
H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H336-H341-H350-H370-H372
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331-H370-H351-H314-H226-H317
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE
EINECSNumber
200-001-8
RTECSNumber
LP8925000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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