This 30-liter Formaldehyde Solution is categorized under concentrated formaldehyde solutions, intended for histology and microscopy applications, specifically for fixation purposes. The chemical compound, Formaldehyde, has a CAS Number of 50-00-0, with a Molecular Weight of 30.03 g/mol. It falls within the Aldehydes and Organic gases substance groups. In the workplace, various safety precautions should be observed, including wearing protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves, prohibiting smoking, eating, and drinking, and restricting access to authorized personnel only. The European Union has established binding occupational exposure limits for Formaldehyde, with an 8-hour limit value of 0.37 mg/m3 (0.3 ppm), a short-term limit value of 0.74 mg/m3 (0.6 ppm), and specific transitional measures for certain sectors until 20

• CAS Number: 50-00-0
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight: 30.026
• Exact Mass: 30.010564683
• Boiling Point: -6 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
• Melting Point: -134 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
• Vapour Density: 1.04 (NIOSH, 2024) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H301 (83.1%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H220: Extremely flammable gas [Danger Flammable gases]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]