DANGER: TOXIC AND CORROSIVE
Formaldehyde is toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Suspected carcinogen. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Use only with adequate ventilation and proper safety equipment.
Formaldehyde (AR Grade)
Product Description
High-purity AR Grade Formaldehyde solution (37% in water, stabilized with methanol) for laboratory, medical and industrial applications. Our formaldehyde meets stringent analytical reagent standards for precision applications.
Key features:
- Stabilized Solution: Contains 10-15% methanol to prevent polymerization
- High Purity: ≥99.5% purity with minimal impurities
- Batch Certified: Each batch comes with quality control documentation
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | CH₂O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 30.03 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 50-00-0 |
| IUPAC Name | Methanal |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless liquid |
| Odor | Pungent, characteristic odor |
| Concentration | 37% w/w in water (with 10-15% methanol stabilizer) |
| Purity | ≥99.5% (AR Grade) |
| Density | 1.09 g/cm³ at 20°C |
| Boiling Point | 96°C (37% solution) |
| Melting Point | -15°C (37% solution) |
| pH | 2.5-4.5 |
| Refractive Index | 1.376 at 20°C |
Applications
- Histology: Tissue fixation and preservation
- Medical: Disinfectant and sterilizing agent
- Chemical Synthesis: Production of resins, plastics and other chemicals
- Pathology: Specimen preservation
- Manufacturing: Production of urea-formaldehyde and phenol-formaldehyde resins
- Agriculture: Soil sterilant and preservative
- Cosmetics: Preservative in very low concentrations
Packaging Options
| Volume | Container | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
| 500 ml | Amber glass bottle with PTFE-lined cap | WCS-FOR-500 |
| 1 Liter | Amber glass bottle with PTFE-lined cap | WCS-FOR-1L |
| 2.5 Liters | Amber glass bottle with PTFE-lined cap | WCS-FOR-2.5L |
| 5 Liters | HDPE jerrican | WCS-FOR-5L |
| 25 Liters | HDPE drum | WCS-FOR-25L |
Custom packaging available for bulk orders
Safety Information
- Hazard Statements: H301+H311+H331-H314-H317-H335-H341-H350-H373
- Precautionary Measures: P201-P260-P280-P301+P310-P305+P351+P338-P310
- Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, well-ventilated area away from heat
- PPE: Chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, face shield, and vapor respirator required
- First Aid:
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air immediately, seek medical attention
- Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing
- Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately
Complete safety information available in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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