Formaldehyde 37% ACS

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What is Formaldehyde 37% ACS? Formaldehyde 37% ACS is a high-purity aqueous solution of formaldehyde (CH₂O), also known as formalin, meeting American Chemical Society (ACS) specifications. It typically contains 10–15% methanol as a stabiliser and is widely used in laboratory, industrial, and chemical manufacturing processes.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Formaldehyde 37% ACS is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Histology and Tissue Preservation
Used in laboratories as a fixative to preserve biological specimens and tissue samples.

Chemical Synthesis
Serves as a key building block in the production of resins, plastics, and other organic compounds.

Laboratory and Research Applications
Common in controlled research environments for its reactivity and role in various chemical reactions.

Preservation and Fixatives
Used in labs and institutions to preserve biological specimens and tissue samples.

Industrial and Chemical Manufacturing
A key ingredient in the production of resins, plastics, and industrial chemicals.

Minimum Assay: 36.3-36.9%
Molecular Formula: CH2O
Molecular Weight: 30.03 g/mol
Formic Acid: <0.05%
Methanol: 6.0-8.0%
Ash: <0.01%
Iron (Fe): <2ppm
Copper: <2ppm

Cas Number: 50-00-0

Einecs Number: 200-001-8

HS Code / Commodity Code: 29121100

UN Number: 2209