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Formaldehyde, ACS Grade, 36.5% (w/w) to 38.0% (w/w), LabChem™

Catalog No. LC146501
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-00-0, 7732-18-5, 67-56-1
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.03
MDL Number MFCD00003274
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

Specifications

Acidity ≤0.006meq/gcSt
CAS Max % 37, 51, 12
Decomposition Information Carbon dioxide; Carbon monoxide; Hydrogen; Formaldehyde; Fume
Color Clear, colorless
Density 1.08g/mL
Packaging Poly Bottle
Linear Formula HCHO
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number UN1198
Specific Gravity 1.08g/mL
Formula Weight 30.05
Percent Purity 36.5 to 38.0% (w/w)
Grade ACS
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Formaldehyde
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Danger
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
Flammable liquid and vapor.
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Fatal if inhaled.
May cause cancer (inhalation).
Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, optic nerve, respiratory system).
Toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces.
No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective clothing, protective gloves, eye protection, face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid release to the environment.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth.
Do not induce vomiting.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If on skin: Remove immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a poison center/doctor.
Store locked up in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
EINECSNumber 200-001-8
Recommended Storage Room Temperature
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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