Formaldehyde solution, 5 l

This 5-liter container holds a concentrated solution of the organic compound Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), which falls under the categories of Aldehydes and Organic gases. It is a hazardous material with potential acute toxicity, skin corrosion, and eye damage. The solution requires strict handling precautions, including the use of safety goggles, gloves, and adherence to no smoking, eating, or drinking policies. The European Union has set binding occupational exposure limits, with an 8-hour limit value of 0.37 mg/m3 (0.3 ppm) and a short-term limit value of 0.74 mg/m3 (0.6 ppm). Transitional measures apply for the health care, funeral, and embalming sectors.

• 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]