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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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      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)
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      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
      1040032500 04022536046204

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