Description
Paraformaldehyde (PFA) is a chemical compound used in various applications:
Industrial and Laboratory Applications
1. Disinfectant and sterilization: PFA is used to disinfect and sterilize equipment, surfaces, and rooms.
2. Preservation: It’s used to preserve biological specimens and tissues.
3. Research and laboratory settings: PFA is used in various laboratory applications, including histology, pathology, and molecular biology.
Medical Applications
1. Medical device sterilization: PFA is used to sterilize medical devices and equipment.
2. Tissue fixation: It’s used to fix tissues for histological examination.
Other Applications
1. Fumigation: PFA is used in fumigation processes to control pests and microorganisms.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Density: 880 kg/m³
Solubility in water: low
Melting point: 120 °C
Appearance: white crystalline solid
CAS:30525-89-4


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