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FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION AR/ACS

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

COAs

Packings

500 ml (00500)

2500 ml (02500)

30 Liters (0030K)

200 Liters (0200K)

100 Liters (0100K)

2PPB000500 2PPB002500 2PDL00A30K 2PDL00200K 2PDNUL100K
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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

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%

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 Titrable acid 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

Skull and Crossbones Corrosion Health Hazard
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
 Signal Word: Danger
 UN No.: 2209
 IMCO Class No.: 8
 Packing Group: III
 Hazardous Statement: H301-H311-H314-H317-H335-H341-H350-H370
 Precaution Statement: P202-P260-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340+P310
Revision Date: 11-Feb-2025

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