Paraformaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde
What is Paraformaldehyde?
Paraformaldehyde is a chemical compound with CAS number 30525-89-4 and molecular formula HO(CH2O)nH. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Formaldehyde source to prepare phenol-, urea-, furfuryl alcohol-, resorcinol- and melamine-formaldehyde polymers for use in coatings, wood products, textiles and foundry resins.
Specifications
HO(CH2O)nH
30.03 (as monomer) g/mol
95%
0.88 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
alcohol and cold water: slightly soluble
ethers, hydrocarbons and carbon tetrachloride: insoluble
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS05
GHS07
GHS08Danger
H228-H302 + H332-H315-H317-H318-H335-H351
P210-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
120-170 °C(lit.)
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