FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION

FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION AR/ACS

Stabilized with 8-12% methanol - Confirms BP, USP specification
Formalin

Article No.

00147

Grade

AR/ACS

Purity

37%

CAS No.

50-00-0

Molecular Formula

HCHO

Molecular Weight

30.03

H.S. Code

2912.1100

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

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 [%]

Packings

500 ml (00500)
2500 ml (02500)
30 Liters (0030K)
200 Liters (0200K)
100 Liters (0100K)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colorless solution with strong pungent odor
Assay	37-38% w/w
Methanol (CH3OH)	8 - 12%
Weight/ mL at 20°C	1.080 - 1.090 g
Colour scale	Max 10 APHA
Acidity (as HCOOH)	Max 0.006 meq/g
Residue on ignition	Max 0.005%
Chloride (Cl)	Max 0.0005%
Sulphate (SO4)	Max 0.002%
Iron (Fe)	Max 0.0005%
Heavy metals (by ICP-OES)	Max 0.0005%

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