FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION AR/ACS
Stabilized with 8-12% methanol -Confirms BP, USP specification
Short Name: FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Synonym: Formalin
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2219
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
37%
CAS No.
50-00-0
HS Code
2912.1100
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
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%
Chemical Specifications
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 & 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