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FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION Molecular Biology

Stabilized with 10-15% methanol
Formalin

COAs

Packings

500 ml (00500)

2PPB000500
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Article No. 0147D Grade Molecular Biology
Purity 37% CAS No. 50-00-0
Molecular Formula HCHO Molecular Weight 30.03
H.S. Code 2912.1100 Shelf Life 60 Months

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%

Specifications

Appearance Clear colorless solution with strong pungent odor Colour scale Max 10 APHA
Suitability (for use in formaldehyde-agarose gel electrophoresis of RNA) Passes test Assay 36.5-38.0%
Methanol (CH3OH) 10.0-15.0% Formic acid Max 0.03%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Skull and Crossbones Corrosion Health Hazard
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
Revision Date: 10-Mar-2021

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