Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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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Specifications

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

Safety and Handling

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