Paraformaldehyde Solution, 16%, Methanol Free, MP Biomedicals™

Description

MP Biomedicals™ Paraformaldehyde Solution, 16%, Methanol Free is a clear, aqueous solution that is ready to use as a fixative for electron microscopy.

Recommended for use in the preparation of formalin fixatives for tissues or cells when the samples are to be used in florescence studies.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 30525-89-4, 7732-18-5

• CAS Max %: 0.16, 0.84
• Molecular Formula: (CH₂O)_n
• Quantity: 10 x 10 mL
• Synonym: Polyoxmethylene, POM
• Percent Purity: 0.16
• Grade: Methanol free
• Concentration or Composition (by Analyte or Components): 16% aqueous solution
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Paraformaldehyde Solution

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Paraformaldehyde, 16% aq soln, methanol free

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302 + H312 + H332-Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P101-If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
• P102-Keep out of reach of children.
• P103-Read label before use.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : paraformaldehyd