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A highly reactive aldehyde gas formed by oxidation or incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. In solution, it has a wide range of uses: in the manufacture of resins and textiles, as a disinfectant, and as a laboratory fixative or preservative. Formaldehyde solution (formalin) is considered a hazardous compound, and its vapor toxic. (From Reynolds, Martindale The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p717)
Brands	Formalin Formol
Categories	Disinfectants Fixatives
Packagers	AIG Technologies Inc. Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals DSHealthcare Inc. Epic Pharma LLC Gordon Laboratories Harmony Laboratories Inc. Moyco Union Broach PEDiNOL River's Edge Pharmaceuticals
Synonyms	Methanal Methyl aldehyde Methylene oxide Oxomethane Oxomethylene Oxymethylene Paraform Paraformaldehyde

Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 42 mg/kg [Mouse].

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