Paraformaldehyde, EssentQ®

- Synonyms: Polyoxymethylene, Paraform
- (CH2O)n
- CAS [30525-89-4]
- EINECS-No.: 200-001-8
- Solub. in water: (20 ºC): slightly soluble
- Melting point: 120 - 170 ºC
- Flash pt. 70 ºC
- Ignition temp.: 370 ºC
- Vapour pressure: (20 ºC) 1,5 - 2 hPa
- LD 50 (oral, rat): 592 mg/kg
- ADR: 4.1 F1 III UN 2213
- IMDG: 4.1 III UN 2213
- IATA/ICAO: 4.1 III UN 2213
- GHS-signal word: Warning
- GHS-H sentences: H228 - H351 - H302 - H332 - H315 - H319 - H317 - H335
- GHS-P sentences: P210 - P241 - P305+P351+P338 - P370+P378 - P405 - P501a
- Tariff number: 2912 60 00 00
- Applications: synthesis of organic products, disinfectant, cosmetics, fumigant, manufacturing of synthetic resins.
- Appearance: White powder

SPECIFICATIONS
assay (acidimetric, after oxidation) : 95 - 100,5 %
identity (IR-spectrum): passes test
appearance of solution: passes test
acidity or alkalinity: passes test
insoluble in water: max. 0,1 %
heavy metals (as Pb): max. 0,001 %
residue on ignition: max. 0,05 %