Description

About Paraformaldehyde, Reagent Grade

Paraformaldehyde (PFA) is the smallest polyoxymethylene, the polymerization product of formaldehyde with a typical degree of polymerization of 8–100 units.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

CAS
30525-89-4
Molecular Formula
(CH2O)n
Molecular Weight
(30.03)n
Synonyms
Polyoxymethylene
Grade
Reagent
Melting point
‎120 °C (248 °F; 393 K)
Solubility in water‎
‎low
Formaldehyde Content
Min. 90%
Acidity (as HCOOH)
0.03%
Ash Content
0.01%
Iron (Fe)
0.0002%
Water (H2O)
9.0%
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Customer Reviews and Q&A

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2 reviews
  • Benjamin G.
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    Paraformaldehyde, Reagent Grade
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Quick Delivery and High Quality Product

    I received my equipment quickly and am impressed with the value over price ratio. For most common lab supplies I have yet to find a better option

  • Duy T.
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    Paraformaldehyde, Reagent Grade
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 years ago
    Im Impressed

    It appears professionally packaged when it arrived. Its definitely what I bought and at the best price I found.

Safety and Shipping

Paraformaldehyde Flake lab Shipping Information:
DOT: Paraformaldehyde, 4.1, UN2213, PG III

Paraformaldehyde is the condensation product of methylene glycol, a substance not so far isolated in its pure form; it is a white solid with a formaldehyde content between 78 and 98% and is supplied either as a Prill or Granular. All forms contain more than 95.5% paraformaldehyde content.

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