Formaldehyde Property

Melting point:

-15°C

Boiling point:

96°C

Density 

1.08

vapor density 

1.04 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

1.3 mm Hg @ 20°C

Flash point:

64 °C

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear Colorles

Odor

Pungent

PH Range

2.8

explosive limit

7-73%

Water Solubility 

Infinitely soluble

Safety

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-40-43

Safety Statements 

36/37

Autoignition Temperature

300 °C

PackingGroup 

III

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H331Toxic if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H370Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Formaldehyde Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Formaldehyde is an aldehyde resulting from the formal oxidation of methanol. It has a role as a carcinogenic agent, an allergen, an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor, a disinfectant, an environmental contaminant, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. It is a one-carbon compound and an aldehyde.