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104003 Formaldehyde solution about 37%

GR for analysis stabilized with about 10% methanol ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

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

Synonyms: Formaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution

Grade: ACS,Reag. Ph Eur
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Key Spec Table

Grade Value
ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
1040031000 Plastic bottle 1 l
1040032500 Plastic bottle 2.5 l
1040035000 Plastic bottle 5 l
1040039025 Plastic container 25 l
Description
Catalogue Number104003
SynonymsFormaline solution, Methanal solution, Methylaldehyde solution
DescriptionFormaldehyde solution about 37%
OverviewFormaldehyde (HCOH) is one of the most familiar and effective fixatives. The fixation of the histological specimen material of human or animal origin is commonly performed in a 4% or 10% Formaldehyde solution. Chemically, the 4 % Formaldehyde solution equals a 10 % Formalin solution.
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Product Information
GradeACS,Reag. Ph Eur
HS Code2912 11 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ400
Applications
ApplicationGR for analysis stabilized with about 10% methanol ACS,Reag. Ph Eur
Biological Information
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)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)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.
P260: Do not breathe mist or vapours.
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 class6.1A Combustible, acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
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
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2209 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2209 , 8, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2209 , 8, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)36.5 - 38.0 %
Assay (iodometric)36.5 - 38.0 %
Identitypasses test
Color≤ 10 Hazen
Appearance of solutionpasses test
Free acid (as HCOOH)≤ 0.025 %
Density (20 °C)1.080 - 1.090 g/ml
Chloride (Cl)≤ 0.0001 %
Sulfate (SO₄)≤ 0.002 %
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 0.0002 %
Fe (Iron)≤ 0.0001 %
Methanol (GC)9.0 - 11.0 %
Sulfated ash≤ 0.002 %
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
1040031000 04022536046174
1040032500 04022536046204
1040035000 04022536666068
1040039025 04022536046235

Documentation

Formaldehyde solution about 37% SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Formaldehyde solution about 37% Certificates of Analysis

Product Number PackagingSpecificationLot Number
1040031000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1040032500 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1040035000 Plastic bottlePDF Specification Document
1040039025 Plastic containerPDF Specification Document

Application Notes

Title
Analytical Quality Assurance, Standard for Formaldehyde

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