Formalin Solution, 10% (Histological), Fisher Chemical™

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS

50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5

Molecular Formula

CH2O

Molecular Weight (g/mol)

30.03

MDL Number

MFCD00003274

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

Physical Form

Liquid

Melting Point

0°C

Boiling Point

100°C

Packaging

Poly Bottle

Color

Colorless

Quantity

4 L

Percent Purity

3.5 to 4.5%

Grade

Histological

Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components)

10% w/v

Chemical Name or Material

Formalin Solution, 10%

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Cancer hazard. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:1
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 9, : Miscellaneous

SDS

Hazard Statement

DANGER!

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Cancer hazard. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

NFPA

Health:2
Flammability:1
Instability:0

DOTInformation

DOT Class 9, : Miscellaneous

SDS