Paraformaldehyde 100 g
Category
Brand
Stock Code
111.240.07
Synonyms: Polyoxymethylene
Cas No: 30525-89-4
Chemical Formula: HO(CH 2 O) n H
Physical Form: Powder
Smell: Pungent
pH: 4.0 - 5.5
Melting Point/Melting Range: 120 - 170 °
Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 135 - 136 °C
Upper Explosive limit / Upper Flammability Limit: 73%(V)
Lower Explosive limit / Lower Flammability Limit: 7%(V)
Flammability (solid, gas): May form flammable dust concentrations in air.
Density: 0.88 g/cm3 (25 °C)
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 370 °C
Oxidizing Properties: None
Molecular Weight: 30.03 g/mol
Concentration: >= 90 - <= 100
Usage areas:
Paraformaldehyde is a chemical compound that is the polymerized form of formaldehyde. This white solid is a form of formaldehyde used for healthy storage and transportation.
Histology (Tissue Examination):
It is used to fix tissue samples in laboratories. After formalin fixation, paraformaldehyde is used and tissue samples are made suitable for examination under a microscope.
Molecular Biology and Genetic Research:
It can be used to fix and store DNA or protein samples.
Animal and Plant Protection:
It can be used for the preservation of animal or plant specimens. Especially small animals or plant samples are immersed in paraformaldehyde solutions containing formaldehyde for this purpose.
Leather and Leather Products Industry:
It can be used to fix and protect leather in the leather processing industry.
Textile Industry:
It can be used to fix textile products and protect colors.
Chemical Industry:
It can be used in some chemical reactions. It can be preferred especially because it is a healthy transportation and storage form of formaldehyde.
Hunting and Natural Sciences:
It can be used to preserve samples in hunting and natural sciences.
Other Industries:
It can be used in the production of paints, varnishes, adhesives and other chemical products.
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