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252549
Formaldehyde solution
ACS reagent, 37 wt. % in H2O, contains 10-15% Methanol as stabilizer (to prevent polymerization)
Synonym(s):
Formalin
About This Item
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grade
ACS reagent
Quality Level
vapor density
1.03 (vs air)
vapor pressure
52 mmHg ( 37 °C)
52 mmHg ( 37 °C)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
572 °F
contains
10-15% Methanol as stabilizer (to prevent polymerization)
concentration
36.5-38.0%
37 wt. % in H2O
impurities
≤0.006 meq/g Titr. acid
ign. residue
≤0.005%
color
APHA: ≤10
refractive index
n20/D 1.3765
density
1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
anion traces
chloride (Cl-): ≤5 ppm
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.002%
cation traces
Fe: ≤5 ppm
heavy metals: ≤5 ppm (by ICP-OES)
suitability
suitable for manufacturing use (Laboratory chemicals)
SMILES string
[H]C([H])=O
InChI
1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2
InChI key
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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Application
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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)
132.8 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
56 °C - closed cup
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How can I determine the shelf life / expiration / retest date of this product?
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How is shipping temperature determined? And how is it related to the product storage temperature?
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Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf
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Can you store formaldehyde in plastic?
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This product is packaged in glass bottles. Generally, formaldehyde solution can be used in plastic containers. However, it is advised that the unused material be preserved in its original packaging.
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What type of packaging for different packages?
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This product is packaged in amber glass bottles with polypropylene caps with HDPE liners. The bottle sizes are as follows:
252549-25 ML in 50 ml bottles
252549-100 ML in 100 ml bottles
252549-500ML in 500 ml bottles
252549-1L in 1L bottles
252549- 4L in 4L bottlesHelpful?
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Can formaldehyde solution 37% be diluted to 10% formalin for fixing cells for staining? Do you dilute it with around 2.7 part water? Thank you!
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How much water should be added to 100mL of a 37% solution to reduce its strength to a 10% solution?
Use C1 x V1= C2 x V2
37% x 100ml = 10% x V2
Therefore V2 = (37% x 100ml) / 10%
= 370 mLSubtract the total original volume from the new volume.
370 mL - 100 mL = 270 mL
So to reduce 100mL of 37% to 10% solution, add 270 mL of water to 100 mL of Formaldehyde solution - 252549-25ML.Helpful?
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Which formaldehyde solution is recommended for use with the HT102A Reticulum kit?
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When a silver stain procedure recommends a 10% formalin solution, it is referring to a 10% aqueous formalin solution, which is prepared by diluting 1 part of 37% to 40% formaldehyde with 9 parts deionized water. For histology, it is advisable to use ACS reagents when the product meets ACS Specifications. Suitable products for this purpose would be product numbers 252549 or FX0410. If a 37% to 40% formaldehyde solution is available, it should work; however, it's important to avoid using old bottles of this solution that have been in the lab for several years, as impurities can form over time. Solutions used in histological procedures should typically be replaced every 2 years to ensure effectiveness.
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Is the methanol content in the CoA expressed as volume percent or weight percent?
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The methanol content is expressed as weight percent.
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What is a common application for Product No. 252549, Formaldehyde solution?
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Formaldehyde can be used in multiple applications in different fields. One common application is that this product is a common building block for the synthesis of more complex compounds and materials.
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Why is Product No. 252549, Formaldehyde solution, stabilized with methanol?
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The methanol serves to slow the formation of paraformaldehyde.
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Do you offer 100% formaldehyde instead of solutions like Product No. 252549?
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Formaldehyde in its pure form is a gas. The maximum concentration of formaldehyde in aqueous solution is about 37% by weight. This is equivalent to an approximately 13.3 M solution.
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