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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Paraformaldehyde is used as a fumigant, a disinfectant and in the manufacture of synthetic resins like melamine resin, phenol resin and polyacetal resin. It is also used in cell culture. It also serves as a fixative in electron microscopy. It is also used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells.
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Specifications
Melting Point
120°C to 170°C (decomposition)
Density
1.3
Flash Point
71°C (159°F)
Quantity
500 g
UN Number
UN2213
Beilstein
102769
Merck Index
14,7025
Solubility Information
Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water,ether and alcohol.
Percent Purity
97%
Chemical Name or Material
Paraformaldehyde
Hazard Category
H228-H302+H332-H315-H317-H318-H335-H351-H500
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H314-H318-H228-H351-H302-H332-H317
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Causes serious eye damage.
Flammable solid.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary Statement
P201-P202-P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE
EINECSNumber
200-001-8
RTECSNumber
RV0540000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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