Formaldehyde (USP), Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5
• 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

• Acidity: Pass Test
• Melting Point: 0°C
• Color: Colorless
• Boiling Point: 101°C
• Assay Percent Range: 36.5 to 38.0 %
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Linear Formula: HCHO
• Quantity: 4 L
• Formula Weight: 30.03
• Percent Purity: ≥34.5%
• Grade: USP
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 40% by Volume
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Formaldehyde, 40% by Volume

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Vapor harmful. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause central nervous system effects. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or. Use personal protective equipment. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. NFPA Health:3 Flammability:2 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 3, : Flammable Liquid

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