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Formaldehyde Solution 37% (Formalin)

Also known as: Methanal

Clear colourless liquid in a glass beaker
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  • CAS50-00-0
  • EC200-001-8
  • Physical formLiquid

37% aqueous formaldehyde solution (formalin) used for disinfection, tissue fixation and resin production.

Formaldehyde is the simplest aldehyde; as an aqueous solution (formalin) it is used in areas such as disinfection, tissue fixative solutions, urea-formaldehyde/phenol-formaldehyde resin production and leather tanning. Commercial solutions are usually stabilized with methanol to prevent polymerization.

Used in: Leather and TanningPlastics and Polymers

Hazard statements

  • H301+H311+H331Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H341Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350May cause cancer.
  • H370Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

Precautionary statements are given in the SDS, sent on request by email.

  • Safety data sheet (SDS)On request by email
  • Technical data sheet (TDS)On request by email
  • Certificate of analysis (CoA)On request by email

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Applications

Disinfectant · Urea-formaldehyde/phenol-formaldehyde resin raw material · Tissue fixative solution · Leather tanning

Storage

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place · Keep away from heat and direct sunlight · Keep in tightly closed containers

Packaging

Packed to your specification. Liquids and pastes are supplied in:

  • A blue 200-litre plastic drum
    Drums
  • IBC tote in a galvanised steel cage
    IBC totes
  • A white plastic jerrycan
    Jerrycans
  • Plain stainless steel road tanker
    Tankers

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Formaldehyde Solution 37% (Formalin)

CAS 50-00-0 · Liquid

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