This 5-liter Formaldehyde Solution is classified under the category of concentrated formaldehyde solutions, intended for use in life science applications such as histology and microscopy, specifically for fixation purposes. The chemical compound, Formaldehyde (CAS Number 50-00-0), has a Molecular Weight of 30.03 g/mol and falls under the substance groups Aldehydes and Organic gases. In the workplace, it requires various warning and precept labels, including "Prohibition label," "No Smoking," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "No eating and drinking," "Warning label," "Caution - toxic material," "Caution - corrosive material," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves." 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

• 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]