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Thermo Scientific Chemicals Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS + Mg + EGTA
Description
Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS + Mg + EGTA is used as a common fixative reagent for histology. It is also used to prepare pure formaldehyde.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Packaging | Plastic bottle |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| Solubility Information | Immiscible with water. |
| Chemical Name or Material | Paraformaldehyde |
Safety and Handling
- Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS + Mg + EGTA
- Danger
- Carcinogenicity Category 2
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Paraformaldehyde
RUO – Research Use Only
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