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Paraformaldehyde, 96%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Paraformaldehyde is used as a fumigant, a disinfectant and in the manufacture of synthetic resins like melamine resin, phenol resin and polyacetal resin. It is also used in cell culture. It also serves as a fixative in electron microscopy. It is also used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells.
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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 120°C to 170°C (decomposition) |
| Density | 1.3 |
| Flash Point | 71°C (159°F) |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| UN Number | UN2213 |
| Beilstein | 102769 |
| Merck Index | 14,7025 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water,ether and alcohol. |
| Percent Purity | 97% |
| Chemical Name or Material | Paraformaldehyde |
Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H228-H302+H332-H315-H317-H318-H335-H351-H500 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318-H228-H351-H302-H332-H317 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Flammable solid. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P240-P241-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P310-P330-P333+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 4.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: PARAFORMALDEHYDE |
| EINECSNumber | 200-001-8 |
| RTECSNumber | RV0540000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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