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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% in aq. soln., ACS, 36.5-38.0%, stab. with 10-15% methanol
Description
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and is used to make components for transmissions, electrical systems, engine blocks, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It is also an ingredient in glues and is used as a preservative in medical laboratories, as an embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
| Melting Point | −15°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 1.083 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 97°C |
| Flash Point | 60°C (140°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Assay Percent Range | 36.5-38.0% |
| Refractive Index | 1.3765 |
| Linear Formula | HCHO |
| Quantity | 4 x 4 L |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H336-H341-H350-H370-H372 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H301-H311-H331-H370-H351-H314-H226-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE |
| EINECSNumber | 200-001-8 |
| RTECSNumber | LP8925000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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