FX0415

Formaldehyde Solution

36%

• Synonym(s): Formaldehyde Solution, Formalin, Formaldehyde
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): CH₂O
• Molecular Weight: 30.03
• UNSPSC Code: 12352501

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• form: liquid
• concentration: ≥36%
• color: APHA: ≤10
• transition temp: flash point 60 °C
• application(s): histology
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

Application

36%

Fixative used in histopathology, either by itself or in various mixtures.

Analysis Note

Acidity: To pass test
Assay: 36% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Description: To pass test
Form: Clear liquid
Identification: To pass test
Solubility: To pass test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06,GHS08,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H301 + H311,H314,H317,H330,H335,H341,H350,H370
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Eyes,Central nervous system, Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 140.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 60 °C - closed cup