Formalin Solution, 10% (Histological), 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

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Melting Point: 0°C
• Boiling Point: 100°C
• Packaging: Poly Bottle
• Color: Colorless
• Quantity: 4 L
• Percent Purity: 3.5 to 4.5%
• Grade: Histological
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 10% w/v
• Chemical Name or Material: Formalin Solution, 10%

Safety and Handling

Hazard Statement	DANGER!
Precautionary Statement	Emergency Overview Cancer hazard. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Harmful if absorbed through skin or if inhaled. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Possible risks of irreversible effects. Use personal protective equipment. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. NFPA Health:2 Flammability:1 Instability:0
DOTInformation	DOT Class 9, : Miscellaneous

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