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Aldehydes
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
DE
EN
FR
KO
PT
ES
TH
TR
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)
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