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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog No. AC416785000
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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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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

Specifications

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
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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.

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