Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Paraformaldehyde, 96%, CH2O, CAS Number-30525-89-4, paraformaldehyde, paraform, oxymethylene, methylene oxide, methyl aldehyde, methanal, formol, formalin, formic aldehyde, oxomethane, 500g, CHEBI:16842, White, 260 deg.C, 1.03 (Air - 1.0), 71 deg.C, Extra Pure, Warning

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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

Decomposition Information

260°C

Melting Point

120.0° to 170.0°C

Color

White

Density

1.03 (Air = 1.0)

pH

4.0 to 5.5 (10% suspension)

Flash Point

71°C

Infrared Spectrum

Authentic

Assay Percent Range

96%

Packaging

Plastic Bottle

Linear Formula

(CH₂O)n

Quantity

500 g

UN Number

2213

Solubility Information

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

Vapor Pressure

1.2mmHg at 25°C

Percent Purity

96%

Grade

Extra Pure

Physical Form

Beads or Powder

Chemical Name or Material

Paraformaldehyde, Extra Pure

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.
Flammable in liquid state, upper limit 73%, lower limit 7.0%.

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable in liquid state, upper limit 73%, lower limit 7.0%. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. May cause pulmonary edema.

SDS

Hazard Category

Warning

Hazard Statement

GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Harmful if inhaled.
Flammable in liquid state, upper limit 73%, lower limit 7.0%.

Precautionary Statement

Emergency Overview
Flammable in liquid state, upper limit 73%, lower limit 7.0%. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Possible cancer hazard. May cause cancer based on animal data. May cause pulmonary edema.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only