This product is a concentrated formaldehyde solution, specifically a 1 liter container. It falls under the category of concentrated formaldehyde solutions, which are used primarily for histological and microscopic fixation purposes within life science applications. The chemical compound, formaldehyde, has a molecular formula of CH2O and a Molecular Weight of 30.03 g/mol. According to its CAS Number, 50-00-0, formaldehyde belongs to both aldehydes and organic gases groups. This solution requires careful handling due to its potential toxicity, corrosiveness, and flammability. It is essential to adhere to workplace labels such as "Prohibition label," "No Smoking," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "No eating and drinking," "Warning label," "Caution - toxic material," "Caution - corrosive material," "Precept label," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves." Additionally

• 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]