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Paraformaldehyde

Paraformaldehyde chemical structure
CAS Number30525-89-4
FormulaHO(CH2O)nH
Mol. Weight30.03 (as monomer) g/mol

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

Linear Formula

HO(CH2O)nH

Molecular Weight

30.03 (as monomer) g/mol

Assay/Purity

95%

Density

0.88 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Solubility

alcohol and cold water: slightly soluble
ethers, hydrocarbons and carbon tetrachloride: insoluble

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS05GHS05
GHS07GHS07
GHS08GHS08
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H228-H302 + H332-H315-H317-H318-H335-H351

Precautionary Statements

P210-P261-P280-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

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

Melting Point

120-170 °C(lit.)

WGK Germany

2

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