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FX0415

Supelco

Formaldehyde Solution

36%

Synonym(s):

Formaldehyde Solution, Formalin, Formaldehyde

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
CH2O
Molecular Weight:
30.03
UNSPSC Code:
12352501

Quality Level

200

form

liquid

concentration

≥36%

color

APHA: ≤10

transition temp

flash point 60 °C

application(s)

histology

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

Application

36%
Fixative used in histopathology, either by itself or in various mixtures.

Analysis Note

Acidity: To pass test
Assay: 36% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Description: To pass test
Form: Clear liquid
Identification: To pass test
Solubility: To pass test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

140.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

60 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Listings

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PDSCL

Deleterious substance

PRTR

Specified Class I Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

FX0415-6:
FX0415-5:
FX0415-4:

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