Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS

Description

Paraformaldehyde, CH2O, CAS Number-30525-89-4, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, formalin, paraform, methyl aldehyde, formic aldehyde, formol, oxymethylene, methanal, oxomethane, 500mL, CHEBI:16842, H317-H318-H351

Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.

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Applications
Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS is used to preserve tissues for routine histology.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with brass, steel, copper, acid anhydrides, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 30525-89-4
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 30.026
• MDL Number: MFCD00133991
• InChI Key: WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde
• PubChem CID: 712
• ChEBI: CHEBI:16842
• IUPAC Name: formaldehyde
• SMILES: C=O

• Physical Form: Liquid
• Quantity: 500 mL
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water.
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Serious eye damage/eye irritation (category 1), Carcinogenicity (category 2), Skin sensitisation (category 1)
Hazard Statement	Causes serious eye damage, Suspected of causing cancer, May cause an allergic skin reaction
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only