This 5-liter Formaldehyde Solution is categorized under concentrated formaldehyde solutions, used primarily for histology and microscopy fixation purposes. The chemical compound, Formaldehyde, has a CAS Number of 50-00-0, with a Molecular Weight of 30.03 g/mol. It belongs to the Aldehydes and Organic gases substance groups. In the workplace, various warning and precept labels must be observed, including "Prohibition label," "No Smoking," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "No eating and drinking," "Caution - toxic material," "Caution - corrosive material," "Use safety goggles," "Wear safety gloves," and others. The European Union has set 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

• 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]