Formaldehyde, solution 37%

Identification                                                          

CH2O

M = 30,03 g/mol

CAS [50-00-0]

EC number: 200-001-8

Taric code: 2912 11 00

Synonyms                                                                 

Formalin solution, Formol, Methanal solution, Methyl aldehyde solution

Applications                                                               

disinfectant, synthesis of organic products, in embalming liquids, analytical chemistry, photography.

Packaging

• 2.5 L

Physical data                                               

• Density: 1,09 g/cm3
• Melting point: < -15 ºC
• Boiling point: 93 – 96 ºC
• Flash point: 62 ºC
• Ignition temperature: ~ 300 ºC (pure substance)
• Vapour pressure: 1,3 hPa (formaldehyde)
• Expl. limit (upper): 73 Vol% (formaldehyde)
• Expl. limit (lower): 7 Vol% (formaldehyde)
• pH(20 ºC) 3 – 4
• Hygroscopic