103999
Formaldehyde solution min. 37% free from acid
stabilized with about 10% methanol and calcium carbonate for histology
For general questions please contact our Customer Service:
Merck KGaA
Frankfurter Str. 250
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Phone: +49 6151 72-0
Fax: +49 6151 72 2000
01 June 2012
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| Product information | |||
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| Synonyms | Formalin solution, Methanal solution, Methyl aldehyde solution | ||
| HS Code | 2912 11 00 | ||
| Storage | Store at +15°C to +25°C. | ||
| Chemical and physical data | |||
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| Ignition temperature | ca.300 °C (Formaldehyde) | ||
| Solubility | (20 °C) soluble | ||
| Density | 1.09 g/cm3 (20 °C) | ||
| pH value | 2.8 - 4 (H2O, 20 °C) | ||
| Boiling point | 93 - 96 °C | ||
| Vapor pressure | 1.3 hPa | ||
| Explosion limit | 7 - 73 %(V) (Formaldehyde) | ||
| Flash point | >62 °C | ||
| Safety information according to GHS | |||
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| Hazard Statement(s) |
H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H370: Causes damage to organs. |
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| Precautionary Statement(s) |
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
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| Signal Word | Danger | ||
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| Storage class | 6.1 C Combustible, acute toxicity cat. 3 / toxic or substances with chronic effects | ||
| WGK | WGK 2 water endangering | ||
| Disposal |
9 Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535). |
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| Safety information | |||
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| R Phrase |
R 23/24/25-34-39/23/24/25-40-43 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Causes burns.Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.May cause sensitization by skin contact. |
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| S Phrase |
S 16-26-36/37/39-45 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). |
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| Categories of danger | toxic, corrosive, carcinogenic, sensitizing | ||
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| Transport information | |||
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 2209 Formaldehydlösung, 8, III | ||
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 2209 FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III | ||
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 2209 FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III | ||
