Paraformaldehyde

Name: Paraformaldehyde
SKU: 02150146-CF

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Key features and details

Paraformaldehyde

SKU: 02150146-CF

Synonyms

Polyoxymethylene; Flo-Mor; Formagene; Paraforsn; Triformol; Trioxymethylene; Paraform; Paraformic aldehyde

CAS Number:

30525-89-4

Molecular Formula:

(CH2O)n

Molecular Weight:

30.026 g/mol

MDL Number:

MFCD00133991

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Product Description

Paraformaldehyde

Application Notes

Paraformaldehyde has been used in the past for disinfecting sickrooms, clothing, linen and sickroom utensils. It has been used as a fumigant and in manufacturing synthetic resins & as a fixative in electron microscopy. Used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells when the samples are to be used in florescence studies.

Usage Statement

Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.

Key Applications

Preparation of formalin fixatives | Florescence studies | Disinfectant | Fungicide | Electron Microscopy

Specifications

SKU	02150146-CF
Alternate Names	Polyoxymethylene; Flo-Mor; Formagene; Paraforsn; Triformol; Trioxymethylene; Paraform; Paraformic aldehyde
Application Notes	Paraformaldehyde has been used in the past for disinfecting sickrooms, clothing, linen and sickroom utensils. It has been used as a fumigant and in manufacturing synthetic resins & as a fixative in electron microscopy. Used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells when the samples are to be used in florescence studies.
Auto Ignition	572° F (USCG, 1999)
Base Catalog Number	150146
Boiling Point	-6° F at 760 mm Hg (NIOSH, 2016)
CAS #	30525-89-4
Density	1.46 at 59° F (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	160° F (approx.) (USCG, 1999)
Format	Powder
Hazard Statements	H228-H302 + H332-H315-H317-H318-H335-H351
Melting Point	342° F (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Formula	(CH2O)n
Molecular Weight	30.026 g/mol
Personal Protective Equipment	Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator, Gloves, respirator cartridge, respirator filter
pH	pH: 2.8 to 4.0 /Formaldehyde soln/
RTECS Number	RV0540000
Safety Symbol	GHS02, GHS05, GHS07, GHS08
Solubility	Miscible (NIOSH, 2016)
Usage Statement	Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Vapor Density	1.067 to 1.075 for gas state (EPA, 1998) (Relative to Air)
Vapor Pressure	greater than 1 atm (NIOSH, 2016)