Paraformaldehyde, 90%, pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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

• Melting Point: 120.0°C to 170.0°C
• Color: White to off-white
• pH: 3.5 to 5 (10% suspension)
• Flash Point: 71°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 89.5 to 93%
• Packaging: Plastic Bucket
• Linear Formula: (CH₂O)n
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Beilstein: 01,566
• Merck Index: 15,7129
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: sparingly soluble. Other solubilities: the higher polymers are insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ether
• Percent Purity: 90%
• Grade: Pure
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder or Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	GHS Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled.<br
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement Wear eye protection/face protection. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only