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818715 Paraformaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde for synthesis. CAS 30525-89-4, chemical formula (CH₂O)n.

Paraformaldehyde MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.
CAS #: 30525-89-4
818715
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Overview

Replacement Information
Replacement InformationIn North America 818715.1000 is identical to PX0055-3 but in a different pack size
In North America 818715.0100 is identical to PX0055-3 but in a different pack size

Key Spec Table

CAS #
30525-89-4

Products

Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
8.18715.0100 Plastic bottle 100 g
8.18715.1000 Plastic bottle 1 kg
Description
Catalogue Number818715
ReplacesPX0055-3
References
Product Information
CAS number30525-89-4
HS Code2912 60 00
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
ApplicationParaformaldehyde for synthesis. CAS 30525-89-4, chemical formula (CH₂O)n.
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Density1.49 g/cm3 (-5 °C)
Explosion limit7 - 73 %(V)
Ignition temperature300 °C
Melting Point164 °C
pH value5.5 (H₂O, 20 °C) (saturated solution)
Vapor pressure1.93 hPa (25 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 592 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H228: Flammable solid.
H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318: Causes serious eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350: May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal WordDanger
RTECSRV0540000
Storage class4.1B Flammable solid hazardous materials
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal3
Relatively unreactive organic reagents should be collected in container A. If halogenated, they should be collected in container B. For solid residues use container C.
Safety Information
Categories of dangerharmful, irritant, carcinogenic, sensitizing
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at <= 20°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2213 , 4.1, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2213 , 4.1, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2213 , 4.1, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (acidimetric)≥ 95.0 %
Identity (IR)passes test
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
8.18715.0100 04022536443553
8.18715.1000 04022536443560

Documentation

Paraformaldehyde SDS

Title

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Paraformaldehyde Certificates of Analysis

Product Number PackagingLot Number
8.18715.0100 Plastic bottle
8.18715.1000 Plastic bottle

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