Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Paraformaldehyde
- Product Code
- A11313
- Chemical Name
- Paraformaldehyde
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 30525-89-4 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 608-494-5 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development
Uses advised against
No further relevant information available.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Alfa Aesar GmbH & Co.KG
manufacturer
Zeppelinstr. 7b, 76185 Karlsruhe / Germany
+49 (0) 721 84007 280
http://www.alfa.com
Emergency Contacts
Carechem 24
+44 (0) 1235 239 670
Poison Information Center Mainz
+49(0)6131/19240
Hazard Identification
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Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
GHS05
GHS08
Hazard Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
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| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraformaldehyde EC: 608-494-5 | 30525-89-4 | --- | No |
First Aid Measures
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Firefighting Measures
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Accidental Release Measures
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Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
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Paraformaldehyde suitable for use as excipient EMPROVE exp DAC
CAS: 30525-89-4
10% NEUTRAL BUFFERED FORMALINGeneral fixative, formaldehyde (4%)
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4 – 6 % BUFFERED FORMALIN
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Formaldehyde solution min. 37% free from acid stabilized with about 10% methanol and calcium carbonate for histology
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Handling and Storage
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Exposure Controls / PPE
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Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Impervious gloves
Tightly sealed safety glasses.
Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment. Use breathing protection with high concentrations.
Full face protection Protective work clothing.
Physical and Chemical Properties
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Stability and Reactivity
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Ecological Information
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Disposal Considerations
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN2213
- Shipping Name
- 2213 PARAFORMALDEHYDE PARAFORMALDEHYDE
- Transport Class
- 4.1
- Packing Group
- III
Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.
Regulatory Information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Paraformaldehyde?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Paraformaldehyde?
Paraformaldehyde is a solid appearing as powder with white color. It has pungent odor.
What is the solubility of Paraformaldehyde?
Soluble in hot water
What is Paraformaldehyde used for?
SU24 Scientific research and development
What are the hazard statements for Paraformaldehyde?
This substance has 6 hazard statements:
- H228: Flammable solid.
- H302: Harmful if swallowed.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H332: Harmful if inhaled.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
What is the melting point of Paraformaldehyde?
The melting point is 120-170 °C (dec) and the boiling point is Not determined.