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Formaldehyde Solution, also known as Methanal, is a widely used laboratory chemical supplied here in a convenient 1 litre UN‑approved container. This product is classified as Teaching Grade (T), making it suitable for controlled use within educational science laboratories under appropriate supervision.
With a CAS Number: 50‑00‑0 and UN Number: 2922, this solution is clearly identified and labelled in accordance with transport and safety regulations. Formaldehyde solution is commonly used in schools for preserved biological specimens and for demonstrating key chemical principles involving aldehydes.
Please note: this chemical is supplied exclusively to educational establishments. Orders placed for private addresses are automatically deemed suspicious and will be reported in compliance with the Poisons Act 1972. Schools are considered business addresses and may purchase subject to standard monitoring procedures.
Due to safety and courier regulations, chemical items are non‑returnable. This does not affect statutory rights.
Formaldehyde Solution is most commonly used in GCSE and A‑Level biology and chemistry departments, particularly where preserved specimens or functional group chemistry are part of the curriculum. When handled in line with COSHH regulations, it supports safe and effective practical teaching.
Reliable, clearly labelled, and supplied specifically for education, Formaldehyde Solution is an essential chemical for secondary school science laboratories where practical biology and chemistry are taught responsibly and safely.
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