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HT5012

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Formalin solution, neutral buffered, 10%

case of 24 × 60 mL, histological tissue fixative

Synonym(s):

Formaldehyde, Methanal

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MDL number:
MFCD00003274
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
PubChem Substance ID:
24895888
NACRES:
NA.47

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

200

packaging

case of 24 × 60 mL

concentration

10% formalin (approx. 4% formaldehyde)

color

colorless

pH

6.90-7.10

density

1.080 g/cm3

application(s)

hematology
histology

storage temp.

room temp

InChI

1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2

InChI key

WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Formalin solution (10%, neutral buffered) is a widely used fixative for samples processed for light microscopy. It requires a relatively short period of fixation. It is suitable for the long-term storage of tissue. Once properly fixed, the tissue should be able to withstand the subsequent stages of tissue processing or staining.

Application

Formalin solution (neutral buffered, 10%) has been popularly used as a general-purpose histological fixative to fix tissue samples.
Popular general purpose histological fixative.

Packaging

Case containers are polypropylene with white leak-proof lids and are partially prefilled with 10% NBF.

Physical form

Neutral buffered solution

Pictograms

Health hazardExclamation mark
GHS08,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Muta. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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