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Linear Formula:
HCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
30.03
Beilstein:
1209228
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
77101502
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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grade

certified reference material

Quality Level

vapor density

1.03 (vs air)

vapor pressure

52 mmHg ( 37 °C)

CofA

current certificate can be downloaded

autoignition temp.

572 °F

contains

~37% water in methanol as stabilizer

packaging

pkg of 1 mL

concentration

~37 wt. % in H2O

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

density

1.09 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

suitability

suitable for manufacturing use (Laboratory chemicals)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
food and beverages
personal care

format

single component solution

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[H]C([H])=O

InChI

1S/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2

InChI key

WSFSSNUMVMOOMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Carc. 1B - Eye Dam. 1 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 1 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Eyes,Central nervous system, Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

133.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

56.11 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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