Formaldehyde
- CAS NO.：50-00-0
- Empirical Formula: CH2O
- Molecular Weight: 30.02598
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-28 00:56:27
What is Formaldehyde?
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.
Properties of Formaldehyde
| 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 information for Formaldehyde
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Health Hazard GHS08 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H301:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H314:Skin corrosion/irritation H317:Sensitisation, Skin H331:Acute toxicity,inhalation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation H351:Carcinogenicity H370:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P310:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for Formaldehyde
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