| Identification | |
| Name: | Formaldehyde |
| Synonyms: | BFV; fannoform; superlysoform; Veracur; Formaldehyde; Formaldehyde? Formaldehyde, solution, flammable; Formaldehyde, solutions (Formalin) (corrosive); Formalin; formalin 40; formalith; Formic aldehyde; Formol; FYDE; HCHO; HOCH; karsan; lysoform; Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin; Methan 21; Methanal; Methyl aldehyde; methylene glycol; Methylene oxide; Morbicid; Oxomethane; Oxomethylene; Oxymethylene |
| CAS: | 50-00-0 |
| EINECS: | 200-001-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | CH2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 30.03 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/CH2O/c1-2/h1H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1198/2209 |
| Density: | 1.083g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.3755-1.3775 |
| Water Solubility: | soluble |
| Solubility: | soluble in water |
| Appearance: | colorless gas |
| Report: |
NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2A IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 (1987),p. 211.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Inadequate Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 29 (1982),p. 345.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT ?? IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 29 (1982),p. 345.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.:?) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Extremely Hazardous Substances List. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Color: | Nearly colorless gas [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution]. /Pure formaldehyde/ |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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