Formalin
Keep away from oxidizers, heat, sparks and flame. Store at moderate temperatures in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed.
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Molecular Formula CH2O
Chemical structure
Synonym Methanal, Methyl aldehyde, Methylene oxide
CAS No 50-00-0
EINECS No 200-001-8
INCI name Formaldehyde

Chemical and Physical Properties:
Appearance Liquid
Odour Pungent, Suffocating
Density (g/mL,20℃) 1.08
Vapor Density (g/mL ,Air=1) 1.03
Melting Point (oC) -15
Boiling Point (oC) 98
Flash Point (oC) 60
Burning Point (oC) 300
Vapor Pressure (kPa, @20oC) 2.4
Volatility (w/w) 100%
Solubility Easily soluble in water.
Soluble in diethyl ether, acetone, alcohol

Commercial form:
Item Index
Formaldehyde 37-43 % WT
Methanol ≤1 % WT (min 0.5% WT, max 1% WT)
Formic Acid ≤0.01 % WT
pH 3.5-4.0
Ash on dry basis ≤0.01 % WT
Colour PT-CO ≤10
Total Iron ≤0.0001% WT

Packing: 1000kg/IBC drum, 200mL drum or as per request

Storage:Keep away from oxidizers, heat, sparks and flame. Store at moderate temperatures in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly closed. Isolate from other materials.

Application:
1, Production of many more complex compounds and materials for industrial use, incl. Urea formaldehyde resin, melamine formaldehyde resin, phenol formaldehyde resin, polyoxymethylene plastics, 1,4-butanediol, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and etc.
2, Preserving or fixing tissue or cells
3, Identifying alkaloids and other compounds in drug testing
4, Fighting bacteria

Classification: UN No.: 2209
Class: 8
PG: III

  • COA-of-Formalin:
  • Formalin-MSDS0716
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