Product Name: Paraformaldehyde
Synonyms: PARAFORMALDEHYDE, 95%, PRILLSPARAFORMALDEHYDE, 95%, PRILLSPARAFORMALDEHYDE, 95%, PRILLSPARAFORMALDEHYDE, 95%, PRILLS;FORMALDEHYDE RESIN;ACETAL RESIN;PARAFORM;PARAFORMALDEHYDE;P-FORMALDEHYDE;POLYACETAL;POLYACETAL RESIN
CAS: 30525-89-4
MF: (CH2O)n
MW: 90.08
EINECS: 608-494-5
Product Categories: Polymers;Aldehydes;Building Blocks;C1 to C6;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;-;Chemical -;Organic Building Blocks
Mol File: 30525-89-4.mol
Paraformaldehyde Structure
Paraformaldehyde Chemical Properties
Melting point 175 °C
Boiling point 107.25°C (rough estimate)
density 0.88 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 1.03 (vs air)
vapor pressure <1.45 mm Hg ( 25 °C)
refractive index 1.4540 (estimate)
Fp 158 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
solubility chlorophenol above 70°C: soluble
form prilled
color White to off-white
PH 5.5 (H2O, 20℃)(saturated solution)
explosive limit 7-73%(V)
Water Solubility sparingly soluble
Merck 14,7025
BRN 102769
Stability: Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, organic acids, strong oxidizing agents, oxides, alkalies, strong bases, amines. Combustible. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air. Liberates poisonous gases on combustion.
InChIKey VHWYCFISAQVCCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
EPA Substance Registry System Paraformaldehyde (30525-89-4)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes Xn,F
Risk Statements 31-43-40-36/37/38-20/22-41-37/38-42/43-20/21/22-11
Safety Statements 36-45-36/37/39-26-24-22
RIDADR UN 2213 4.1/PG 3
WGK Germany 3
RTECS RV0540000
Autoignition Temperature 572 °F
TSCA Yes
HazardClass 4.1
PackingGroup III
HS Code 38084090
Hazardous Substances Data 30525-89-4(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 592 mg/kg