Paraformaldehyde [ 30525-89-4 ]
| mp | 175 °C |
| density | 1.42 g/mL at 25 °C |
| vapor density | 1.03 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <1.45 mm Hg ( 25 °C) |
| Fp | 158 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| solubility | chlorophenol above 70°C: soluble |
| form | prilled |
| Water Solubility | sparingly soluble |
| Merck | 14,7025 |
| BRN | 102769 |
| Stability: | Stable. Incompatible with strong acids, organic acids, strong oxidizing agents, oxides, alkalies, strong bases, amines. Combustible. Dust may form an explosive mixture with air. Liberates poisonous gases on combustion |