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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aq. soln., stab. with 7-8% 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 used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as 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.
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 used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | −15°C |
Density | 1.083 |
Boiling Point | 97°C |
Flash Point | 66°C (151°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.3765 |
Linear Formula | HCHO |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN1198 |
Beilstein | 1209228 |
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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-H314-H226-H351-H371-H317 Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs. 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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