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818708 Formaldehyde solution 37%

(stabilized with about 10% methanol) for synthesis

Formaldehyde solution 37% MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Formaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution

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Description
Catalogue Number818708
SynonymsFormaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution
Product Information
HS Code2912 11 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point93 - 96 °C (1013 hPa)
Density1.09 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Explosion limit7 - 73 %(V) (Formaldehyde)
Flash point62 °C (Formaldehyde)
Ignition temperature300 °C (Formaldehyde)
Melting Point<-15 °C
pH value2.8 - 4.0 (H₂O, 20 °C)
Safety Information according to GHS
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Hazard Statement(s)H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H301 + H311: Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350: May cause cancer.
H370: Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement(s)P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Categories of dangertoxic, corrosive, carcinogenic, sensitizing
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 1198 , 3 (8), III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 1198 , 3 (8), III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 1198 , 3 (8), III
Specifications
Identitypasses test
Assay (acidimetric)36.5 - 38.0 %
Density (20 °C)1.084 - 1.090 g/ml
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8187081000 04022536443287
8187085000 04022536443294