Formaldehyde 37% (Formalin)

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Product Description

Our organization is successfully engrossed in offering superior quality Formaldehyde 37%. It is sourced from certified and recognized vendors of the industry, who process this chemical using pure and qualitative chemical compounds at par with the set industry guidelines. It is very useful as a disinfectant as it wipe off most of the bacteria and fungi. In addition, this Formaldehyde 37% CAS No. 50-00-0is used in photography in low concentration and is also recommended as embalming agent and tissue fixative.

Features:

Excellent solubility
Accurate composition
Free from impurities
Safe to use

Technical Specifications

General Information:
CAS Number	50 - 00 - 0
EINECS Number	200 - 001 - 8
Chemical Name	Formaldehyde.
Chemical Classification	Aldehyde.
Synonyms	Formalin; formic aldehyde; formal; methyl aldehyde; methylene glycol; methylene oxide; methanal; morbicid; oxamethane; oxymethylene; paraform; polyoxymethylene glycol; superlysoform.
Formula	HCHO
Molecular weight	30.03
Shipping Name	Formaldehyde solution.
Codes / Label	Flammable liquid, Class - 3.1
Hazardous Waste ID No.	5
Hazchem Code	2 SE / 2 T
UN Number	1198
Description	Colorless liquid with characteristic pungent odor.
Product uses	In the manufacture of phenolic resins:- amino (MF/UF/MUF) resins, artificial silk and cellulose esters, dyes, organic chemicals, glass mirrors, explosives; disinfectant for dwellings, ship, storage houses, utensils, clothes etc., as a germicide & fungicide for plants & vegetables, improving fastness of dyes on fabrics, tanning & preserving hides;, mordanting & water proofing fabrics; preserving & coagulating rubber latex; in embalming fluids.

Product Specifications:
Specifications	Limits FD-37 FD-43
Formaldehyde, % w/w, min.	37.0 43.0
Methanol, % w/w, max.	< 1 * 4 - 6*
Acidity (as HCOOH), % w/w max.	0.05 0.05
Iron, ppm max.	2 2
pH	2.5 - 3.0 2.4 - 2.8
* Methanol content may vary as per specific customer requirement. Specific gravity will also vary accordingly. ** Valid for SS containers & HDPE carboy packing.
Packaging	In SS tankers, ISO-containers and in HDPE drums / carboys.

This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should therefore, not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of our product is guaranteed under our General Conditions of Sale.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING:

Product details:

Product Identifier	FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION IN WATER
Synonyms	Formalin.
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against	Industrial. For professional use only.
Details of the supplier of the safety sheet

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION:

Classification of the substance or mixture:

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]

Hazard Categories
Health hazard	Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 3 , H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation : Category 3 , H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal : Category 3,H311 Skin sensitization : Category 1,H317 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 , H341 Carcinogenicity: Category 1B, H350

COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

Description	CAS No.	EINECS Number
Formaldehyde	50-00-0	200-001-8
Methanol	67-56-1	200-659-6
Water	7732-18-5

FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation	Remove victim to fresh air, restore breathing, get medical attention.
Skin contact	Remove contaminated clothing, flush with plenty of water atleast for 15 minutes.
Eye contact	Immediately flush opened eye with plenty of running water for atleast 15 minutes.
Swallowing	DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek urgent medical assistance.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES:

Suitable extinguishing agents

CO2 , Dry chemical powder, water spray and alcohol foam.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

Person-related safety precautions	Proper protective equipment and self contained breathing apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Measures for cleaning/collecting	Shut off sources of ignition, Avoid flares smoking or flames in area. Stop leakage if possible. Use water spray to reduce vapour. Take up with sand or other non combustible absorbent and place into container for disposal according to item 13.

HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Handling
Information for safe handling	Avoid breathing vapours, avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Decontaminate soiled clothing thoroughly before use.
Information about fire and explosion protection	Flammable liquid. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode.
Storage
Requirements to be met by store rooms and receptacles	Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated, flammable liquid storage area.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PROTECTION:

50-00-0 Formaldehyde
OES	Short term value 3 mg/m3 Long term value *1.5mg/m3
* total inhalable vapour, ** permissible exposure
Personal protective equipment	Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Respiratory protection	Self contained breathing apparatus.
Protection of hands	Gloves of natural rubber.
Eye protection	Safety glasses Wear face shield.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

General information:
Form	Liquid.
Colour	Colourless.
Odour	Pungent odour.
Change in condition
Melting point	--
Boiling Point / Boiling range	96^oC
Flash point: (CC) *	85^oC
Flammable limits	Upper 73.0%, Lower 7.0%
Auto ignition temperature	423^oC
Specific gravity, at 25 oC	1.108
Vapour density (Air = 1)	1.0
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg) at 20 oC	1.3
Solubility/Miscibility with water at 20 oC	Complete.

* Flash point varies with the concentration of Methanol.

STABILITY & REACTIVITY:

This product is stable, strong reducing agent, especially in alkaline solution. Keep away from strong bases and acids, oxidizing agents, aniline, phenol, isocyanates , anhydride. Combustible light and air sensitive, polymerizes spontaneously.
Dangerous reactions	With bases / acids and oxidizing agents.
Dangerous decomposition products	CO, CO2 & vapours of formaldehyde.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:	Oral/LD 50 : 100 mg/Kg (rat) SKN LD 50: 270 µl/kg (rabbit)
Primary irritant effect:
On the skin	Irritating effect (severe).
On the eye	Irritating effect (severe).
Sensitization	Prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Environmental toxicity

The product is expected to be slightly toxic to aquatic life. The LC 50/96 hrs values for fish are between 10 and 100 mg/l.

Environmental fate

When released into the soil, material is expected to reach into ground water. When released into water, the material is expected to readily bio-degrade and is not expected to bio-accumulate. When released into air, the material is expected to readily degrade by photolysis, readily removed from atmosphere by dry and deposition. Half life of the material is less than one day, when released into air.

DISPOSAL CONDITIONS:

Whatever cannot be recycled, should be absorbed in sand or other non-combustible absorbent, containerized and transferred to appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Dispose waste, containers and unused contents in accordance with official regulations.

TRANSIT INFORMATION: