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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS

Catalog No. AAJ61899AK
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Quantity:
250 mL
500 mL

Description

Paraformaldehyde, CH2O, CAS Number-30525-89-4, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, formalin, paraform, methyl aldehyde, formic aldehyde, formol, oxymethylene, methanal, oxomethane, 500mL, CHEBI:16842, H317-H318-H351 | CAS: 30525-89-4 | CH2O | 30.026 g/mol

Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.

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.

Applications
Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with brass, steel, copper, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 30525-89-4
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.026
MDL Number MFCD00133991
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

Physical Form Liquid
Quantity 250 mL
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

At what temperature do you recommend storing 4% Paraformaldehyde in PBS (Cat. Nos. J61899.xx and J19943.K2)?

We recommend storing 4% Paraformaldehyde in PBS (Cat. Nos. J61899.xx and J19943.K2) at 2-8 degrees C.

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Serious eye damage/eye irritation (category 1), Carcinogenicity (category 2), Skin sensitisation (category 1)
Hazard Statement Causes serious eye damage, Suspected of causing cancer, May cause an allergic skin reaction
TSCA No
Recommended Storage Keep cold
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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