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FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION Molecular Biology
Stabilized with 10-15% methanol
Formalin
Article No.
0147D
Grade
Molecular Biology
Purity
37%
CAS No.
50-00-0
Molecular Formula
HCHO
Molecular Weight
30.03
H.S. Code
2912.1100
Shelf Life
60 Months
MSDS
DE
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FR
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Certificate of Analysis (COAs)
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorles
Odour
Pungent
pH value
2.8
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-15°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
300 °C
Flash point [°C]
64 °C
Boiling point [°C]
96°C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C
Vapour pressure mm/Hg
1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C
Vapour density
1.04
Density [g/cm3]
1.08
Solubility in water [% weight]
Infinitely soluble
Explosion limits - upper [%]
73%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
7%
Packings
500 ml
(00500)
Specifications
Appearance
Clear colorless solution with strong pungent odor
Colour scale
Max 10 APHA
Suitability (for use in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA)
Passes test
Assay
36.5-38.0%
Methanol (CH3OH)
10.0-15.0%
Formic acid
Max 0.03%
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2209
IMCO Class No.: 8
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H301-H311-H314-H317-H331-H335-H351-H370
Precaution Statement: P260-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Revision Date :
10-Mar-2021