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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 8% w/v aq. soln., methanol free

Catalog No. AA473479M
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10 x 10 mL

Description

Solution is micro-filtered and supplied in ampules.

Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.

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.

Paraformaldehyde is used as a disinfectant, hardening agent and waterproofing agent. It is also used to prepare adhesives, resins and dentistry as an antiseptic and contraceptive. It is also employed as a thermoplastic. In addition, it is used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells during the samples subjected to florescence studies.

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-00-0
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.03
MDL Number MFCD00133991
InChI Key WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
PubChem CID 712
ChEBI CHEBI:16842
IUPAC Name formaldehyde
SMILES C=O

Specifications

Linear Formula (CH2O)n
Quantity 10 x 10 mL
Beilstein 102769
Merck Index 14,7025
Solubility Information Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.
Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components) 8% w/v aq. soln.
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Paraformaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302+H332-H314-H317-H335-H341-H350
Precautionary Statement P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P501c
EINECSNumber 200-001-8
RTECSNumber RV0540000
TSCA Yes
storageNote1 Ampouled under argon
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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