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Paraformaldehyde, 96%
CAS: 30525-89-4 | CH2O | 30.026 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A11313.22
Quantity | 100 g |
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Description
Paraformaldehyde is used as a fumigant, a disinfectant and in the manufacture of synthetic resins like melamine resin, phenol resin and polyacetal resin. It is also used in cell culture. It also serves as a fixative in electron microscopy. It is also used in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers
30525-89-4 | |
30.026 | |
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
712 | |
formaldehyde |
CH2O | |
MFCD00133991 | |
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehydeShow More | |
CHEBI:16842 | |
C=O |
Specifications
30525-89-4 | |
1.3 | |
CH2O | |
100 g | |
102769 | |
formalin, methanal, formol, methylene oxide, paraformaldehyde, oxomethane, paraform, formic aldehyde, oxymethylene, methyl aldehyde | |
WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
formaldehyde | |
712 | |
97% |
120°C to 170°C (decomposition) | |
71°C (159°F) | |
MFCD00133991 | |
UN2213 | |
14,7025 | |
Soluble in hot water. Insoluble in water,ether and alcohol. | |
C=O | |
30.026 | |
CHEBI:16842 | |
Paraformaldehyde |
Safety and Handling
- Paraformaldehyde
Signal Word
- Danger
Hazard Category
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
Hazard Statement
- H228-Flammable solid.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary Statement
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
Supplemental information
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paraformaldehyde
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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10255452 | Certificate of Analysis | 12/06/2025 | A11313.0C,A11313.36,A11313.0E,A11313.22 |
10254480 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A11313.0C,A11313.36,A11313.0E,A11313.22 |
10252586 | Certificate of Analysis | 27/09/2024 | A11313.0C,A11313.36,A11313.0E,A11313.22 |
10250778 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | A11313.0C,A11313.36,A11313.0E,A11313.22 |
10240367 | Certificate of Analysis | 20/02/2024 | A11313.0C,A11313.36,A11313.0E,A11313.22 |
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