8.18708

Formaldehyde solution

37%, (stabilized with about 10% methanol) for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Formaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution
• UNSPSC Code: 12352114
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• product name: Formaldehyde solution 37%, (stabilized with about 10% methanol) for synthesis
• Quality Level: 200
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 300 °C (Formaldehyde)
• expl. lim.: 7-73 % (v/v) Formaldehyde)
• concentration: 36.5-38.0% (acidimetric)
• pH: 2.8-4.0 (20 °C in H₂O)
• bp: 93-96 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: <-15 °C
• transition temp: flash point 62 °C (Formaldehyde)
• density: 1.09 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• application(s): histology
• storage temp.: 15-25°C

Description

Application

• Lymph node harvesting in colon cancer: The practical application of Formaldehyde solution 37% in lymph node harvesting after laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer showcases its role in improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes (Nguyen et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Identity: passes test
Assay (acidimetric): 36.5 - 38.0 %
Density (20 °C): 1.084 - 1.090 g/ml

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226 - H301 + H311 - H314 - H317 - H330 - H335 - H341 - H350 - H370
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
• 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: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 132.8 °F
• Flash Point(C): 56 °C