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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aq. soln., stab. with 7-8% methanol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific™ A16163AP
Description
Formaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.
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.
ApplicationsFormaldehyde is used as a denaturant in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA. It is also used in fiber board, plywood, cigarette smoke, fuel burning appliances, kerosene space heaters and in photography. It acts as a precursor in the manufacturing of automobiles and used to make components for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles and brake shoes. It serves as a disinfectant. It also plays an ingredient in glues and as a preservative in medical laboratories as embalming fluid and as a sterilizer.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Formaldehyde | |
50-00-0 | |
1.083 | |
66°C (151°F) | |
CH2O | |
HCHO | |
500 mL | |
1209228 | |
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
formaldehyde | |
712 | |
30.03 |
stabilized with 7 to 8% methanol | |
−15°C | |
97°C | |
Pungent | |
1.3765 | |
MFCD00003274 | |
UN1198 | |
14,4235 | |
Soluble in water. | |
C=O | |
30.03 | |
CHEBI:16842 |
Chemical Identifiers
50-00-0 | |
30.03 | |
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
712 | |
formaldehyde |
CH2O | |
MFCD00003274 | |
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
CHEBI:16842 | |
C=O |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H301-H311-H331-H314-H226-H351-H371-H317
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Suspected of causing cancer.
May cause damage to organs.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280g-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H336-H341-H350-H370-H372
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTIONS, FLAMMABLE
EINECSNumber : 200-001-8
RTECSNumber : LP8925000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only