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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aq. soln., stab. with 7-8% methanol
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.
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.
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | −15°C |
| Density | 1.083 |
| Boiling Point | 97°C |
| Flash Point | 66°C (151°F) |
| Odor | Pungent |
| Linear Formula | HCHO |
| Refractive Index | 1.3765 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1198 |
| Beilstein | 1209228 |
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Safety and Handling
- Formaldehyde, 37% w/w in aqueous solution
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Carcinogenicity Category 1B
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350-May cause cancer.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- 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.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, methanol
RUO – Research Use Only