Formaldehydes and Paraformaldehydes are compounds typically used as disinfectants, histological fixatives, and in chemical synthesis. These products may be available as aqueous solutions.
Beilstein: 01,566. Linear Formula: (CH2O)n. Health Hazard 2: GHS H Statement Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled.<br CAS: 30525-89-4.
Health Hazard 3: P201-P202-P261-P264b-P271-P272-P280-P281-P301+P330+P331-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P333+P313-P362-P501c. Synonym: oxomethane. Merck Index: 14,7025. Solubility Information: Soluble in chlorophenol and many organic solvents. Insoluble in ether and alcohol.