Paraformaldehyde, 90%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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.

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

Melting Point

120.0°C to 170.0°C

Color

White to off-white

pH

3.5 to 5 (10% suspension)

Flash Point

71°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

89.5 to 93%

Packaging

Plastic bottle

Linear Formula

(CH₂O)n

Quantity

1 kg

Beilstein

01,566

Merck Index

15,7129

Solubility Information

Solubility in water: sparingly soluble. Other solubilities: the higher polymers are insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ether

Percent Purity

90%

Grade

Pure

Physical Form

Crystalline Powder or Crystals

Chemical Name or Material

Paraformaldehyde

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.<br

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF

SDS

Hazard Category

GHS Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.<br

Precautionary Statement

GHS P Statement
Wear eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
IF

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only