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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
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
Symbol(GHS) | 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.