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Formaldehyde (37% by Weight/Molecular Biology), Fisher BioReagents

Product Code. 10532955
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Quantity:
500 mL
Packaging:
HDPE Bottle

Description

Molecular Biology-grade Formaldehyde is used for denaturing RNA.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 50-00-0, 67-56-1, 7732-18-5
Molecular Formula CH2O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 30.03
MDL Number MFCD00003274
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

Specifications

Melting Point −15°C
Color Colorless
Density 1.083g/cm┬│
pH 3 to 4.2
Boiling Point 97°C
Ignition Residue 0.005% max.
Assay Percent Range 36.5 to 38.0 %
Packaging HDPE Bottle
Linear Formula HCHO
Quantity 500 mL
Merck Index 15, 4263
Formula Weight 30.02
Vapor Pressure 2mbar at 20┬░C
Percent Purity 36.5 to 38.0%
Grade Molecular Biology
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material Formaldehyde, 37% by Weight
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Formaldehyde, solution 37%
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
  • Skin sensitiser Category 1
  • Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
  • Carcinogenicity Category 1B
  • Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301-Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350-May cause cancer.
  • H370-Causes damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • 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/.
  • 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.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Formaldehyde, Methylalcohol
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