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Paraformaldehyde, 20% w/v aq. soln., methanol free
Catalog number: 047340.9M
10 x 10 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Paraformaldehyde, 20% w/v aq. soln., methanol free
Catalog number: 047340.9M
10 x 10 mL, Each
Quantity
Catalog number: 047340.9M
also known as 047340-9M
Price (EUR)
96,30 Online price
107,00
Each
Quantity
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS
50-00-0
IUPAC Name
formaldehyde
Molecular Formula
CH2O
InChI Key
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
C=O
Specifications
Specification SheetComment
Methanol Free
Concentration
19.5 to 20.1% (Formaldehyde)
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless
Form
Liquid
Description
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.
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Safety and Handling
Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
Skin Corrosion/Irritation
Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
Category 1
Skin Sensitization
Category 1
Carcinogenicity
Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
Category 3
Label Elements
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318 - Causes serious eye damage
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
H351 - Suspected of causing cancer
Precautionary Statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician