Formaldehyde Solution 37% w/v AR
Confirms BP, USP specification
Formalin
Product Code. |
01244 |
Grade |
|
Purity |
Min 37% - 41% |
CAS No. |
50-00-0 |
Molecular Formula |
HCHO |
Molecular Weight |
30.03 |
H.S.Code |
2912.11000 |
Shelf Life |
60 Months |
Physical Properties
| Physical state at 20 °C |
Liquid |
Colour |
Clear Colorles |
Odour |
Pungent |
| pH value |
2.8 |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] |
-15°C |
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] |
300 °C |
| Flash point [°C] |
64 °C |
Boiling point [°C] |
96°C |
Vapour pressure [20°C] |
1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C |
| Vapour pressure mm/Hg |
1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C |
Vapour density |
1.04 |
Density [g/cm3] |
1.08 |
| Solubility in water [% weight] |
Infinitely soluble |
Explosion limits - upper [%] |
73% |
Explosion limits -lower [%] |
7% |
Packaging
Specification
| Appearance | Clear colorless solution with strong pungent odor |
| Assay | 37-38% w/w |
| Methanol (CH3OH) | 8 - 12% |
| Weight/ mL at 20°C | 1.080 - 1.090 g |
| Colour scale | Max 10 APHA |
| Acidity (as HCOOH) | Max 0.006 meq/g |
| Residue on ignition | Max 0.005% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.0005% |
| Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.002% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.0005% |
| Heavy metals (by ICP-OES) | Max 0.0005% |
Safety Information and Hazard Symbols
Symbol: GHS05, GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 2209
IMCO Class No.: 8
Packing Group: III
Hazardous Statement: H301-H311-H314-H317-H331-H335-H351-H370
Precaution Statement: P260-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P310