Formaldehyde Solution
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12198
Formaldehyde Solution (SKU SCL-LC-12198), known as formalin, is an aqueous solution of formaldehyde (methanal) used to fix tissue and preserve biological specimens, and for aldehyde chemistry under approved methods. It belongs in authorised biology, zoology, histology and research laboratories with fume extraction and trained staff, because it is toxic and a carcinogenic exposure hazard. Science Lab Supplies supplies the solution from Ambala, India to colleges, institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The solution is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. Its active component, formaldehyde, is CH2O (HCHO) with a molecular weight of about 30.03 g/mol. The percentage strength, any methanol or stabiliser content, grade and bottle volume are printed on the label and stated on your quotation.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12198 |
| Other names | Formalin, methanal solution, methyl aldehyde |
| Active component | Formaldehyde, CH2O / HCHO, approx. 30.03 g/mol |
| CAS number | 50-00-0 for formaldehyde (as commonly listed) |
| Form | Aqueous solution; colourless, pungent odour |
| Hazards | Toxic, irritant, carcinogenic exposure hazard |
| Concentration, grade, volume | As stated on label and quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Formaldehyde Solution
Formaldehyde cross-links proteins, which is why diluted formalin keeps animal and plant specimens and tissue samples from decaying. Teaching labs use it to prepare and maintain preserved specimens and fixed tissue; chemistry labs use it only where an approved aldehyde procedure calls for it.
- B.Sc. and M.Sc. zoology and botany: preserving museum and practical specimens.
- Histology teaching: fixing tissue before sectioning and staining.
- Research methods that specify formaldehyde as fixative or reagent.
- Training in ventilation, restricted-chemical labelling and hazardous-waste handling.
Work in a fume hood with chemical-resistant gloves, eye or face protection and a lab coat, and collect used solution as formaldehyde-containing hazardous waste.
Standard Scope of Supply
The consignment holds the formaldehyde solution container in the volume quoted, labelled with concentration, batch, grade and hazards, along with the Safety Data Sheet and outer packaging with a tamper seal and export documents. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Request a quotation for one bottle or for a department’s annual preservation stock; it states packing, delivery time and price for that quantity and confirms how the solution will be packed for transport. Other reagents and chemistry lab equipment in India can go on the same quote.
As a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Nepal, Bangladesh, Zambia, Rwanda, South Africa and Qatar. Use the contact page to ask a question, the enquiry cart to list items, or the lab tender page for tender supply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is formaldehyde solution safe for classroom demonstrations?
No. It is toxic, irritating and a carcinogenic exposure hazard, so it is not for routine classroom demonstrations or unsupervised students. Only authorised labs with ventilation, PPE and hazardous-waste controls should use it.
What concentration is the solution?
The strength and any methanol or stabiliser content vary by batch, so they are printed on the label and quoted before dispatch. Ask us through the contact page if you need a particular strength.
Who supplies the Formaldehyde Solution?
Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India, dispatches it from Ambala to colleges, research institutes and distributors, stating concentration, grade and volume on every quotation.
How should formalin be stored?
Keep it tightly closed in a labelled, compatible container in a ventilated chemical store, away from heat and ignition sources, with secondary containment and the Safety Data Sheet kept nearby.
Related Organic Reagents
Labs that stock formaldehyde usually hold other controlled organic reagents under the same ventilation and storage rules. These four items from the lab-chemical range cover a second aldehyde, an organic acid, phenol and a common solvent, and can be ordered together.
- Acetaldehyde Laboratory Chemical — volatile aldehyde (C2H4O) for organic chemistry work.
- Formic Acid — organic acid (HCOOH) for acid-base and reagent work.
- Carbolic Acid Phenol Crystal — phenol (C6H5OH) for supervised organic chemistry.
- Chloroform — trichloromethane (CHCl3), an organic solvent for trained, supervised use.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
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