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Formaldehyde

CAS No.
50-00-0
Chemical Name:
Formaldehyde
Synonyms
CBNumber:
CB31099086
Molecular Formula:
CH2O
Molecular Weight:
30.02598
MDL Number:
MOL File:
50-00-0.mol
Last updated:2023-05-04 17:34:39

Formaldehyde Properties

Melting point -15°C
Boiling point 96°C
Density 1.08
vapor density 1.04 (vs air)
vapor pressure 1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C
Flash point 64 °C
form Liquid
color Clear Colorles
Odor Pungent
PH Range 2.8
explosive limit 7-73%
Water Solubility Infinitely soluble

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

Symbol(GHS)  GHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictogramsGHS hazard pictograms
GHS05,GHS06,GHS08
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301-H311-H314-H317-H331-H335-H351-H370
Precautionary statements  P260-P280-P301+P310-P305+P351+P338-P310
Risk Statements  20/21/22-40-43
Safety Statements  36/37
Autoignition Temperature 300 °C
PackingGroup  III

Formaldehyde Chemical Properties,Uses,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Formaldehyde is an aldehyde resulting from the formal oxidation of methanol. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent, an allergen, an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor, a disinfectant, an environmental contaminant, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a one-carbon compound and an aldehyde.

Formaldehyde Preparation Products And Raw materials

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Preparation Products