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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 20% w/v aq. soln., methanol free
Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.
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Specifications
Linear Formula
(CH2O)n
Quantity
10 x 10 mL
Beilstein
102769
Merck Index
14,7025
Solubility Information
Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components)
20% w/v aq. soln.
Physical Form
Liquid
Chemical Name or Material
Paraformaldehyde
Hazard Category
H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335-H340-H351
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P223-P231+P232-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Hazard Class: 9; Packaging Group: III
EINECSNumber
200-001-8
RTECSNumber
RV0540000
TSCA
Yes
storageNote1
Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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