Paraformaldehyde CP – Identification of Product
Chemical Code: CHE-P1
Chemical Name: Paraformaldehyde
Chemical Grade: CP
Chemical Formula: [CH₂O ]n
Chemical Weight: 30,03 g/mol
CAS No: 30525-89-4
Chemical Synonyms: Polyoxymethylene
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• CAS Number: 30535-89-4
• Synonyms: PFA, Polyoxy Methylene
• Chemical Formula: [CH₂O ]n
• Chemical Weight: 30,03 g/mol
• Appearance: White powder
• Odour: Pungent
• pH: 4,0 – 5,5
• Melting Point: 120 – 170 °C
• Flash Point: 70 °C – Closed Cup
• Flammability: The substance or mixture is a flammable solid
• Relative density: 0,88 g/mL at 25 °C
• Water solubility: Insoluble
• Hazards Identification: {‘Signal Word’: ‘Danger’, ‘Hazard Statements’: [‘H228 – Flammable solid.’, ‘H302 – Harmful if swallowed.’, ‘H302 + H332 – Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled’, ‘H315 – Causes skin irritation.’, ‘H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction.’, ‘H318 – Causes serious eye damage.’, ‘H332 – Harmful if inhaled.’, ‘H335 – May cause respiratory irritation.’, ‘H351 – Suspected of causing cancer.’], ‘Precautionary Statements’: [‘P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.’, ‘P261 – Avoid breathing dust.’, ‘P280 – Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face 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.’]}
• First Aid Measures: {‘Inhaled’: ‘If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.’, ‘Skin Contact’: ‘Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.’, ‘Eye Contact’: ‘Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.’, ‘Swallowed’: ‘Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.’}
• Firefighting Measures: {‘Extinguishing Media’: ‘Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.’, ‘Hazards Arising’: ‘Carbon oxides.’, ‘Advice for Firefighters’: ‘Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.’}
• Handling and Storage: {‘Personal Precautions’: ‘Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.’, ‘Environmental Precautions’: ‘Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Recommended storage temperature: 2 – 8 °C’}
• CAS Number: 30535-89-4
• Chemical Formula: [CH₂O ]n
• Chemical Weight: 30,03 g/mol
• Appearance: White powder
• Odour: Pungent
• pH: 4,0 – 5,5
• Melting Point: 120 – 170 °C
• Flash Point: 70 °C – Closed Cup
• Flammability: The substance or mixture is a flammable solid
• Relative density: 0,88 g/mL at 25 °C
• Water solubility: Insoluble
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