Product Information
Product Usage Information
Final working concentrations can vary depending on the application, but is always prepared fresh by diluting in 1X PBS just prior to use. Leftover diluted material should be discarded.
This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Safety Information: Formaldehyde has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a Known Human Carcinogen (Group 1). It is suspected of causing genetic defects. If exposed or concerned, get medical advice. See Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Recommended Formaldehyde Fixative Concentrations:
Immunofluorescence (IF-IC and IF-F): 4%
Flow Cytometry: 2-4%
Chromatin IP: 1%Storage
Product Description
Each 10 ml solution is supplied in an amber glass vial with two access points, offering distinct advantages over pre-scored ampules. The screw cap allows for easy access to large volumes if necessary. To extend the product's shelf life, small volumes should be extracted by piercing the silicone top with a needle and syringe.
| MW (kDa) | 30.03 g/mol |
| Purity | 16% |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O |
Species Reactivity
Species reactivity is determined by testing in at least one approved application (e.g., western blot).
Cross-Reactivity Key
H: human M: mouse R: rat Hm: hamster Mk: monkey Vir: virus Mi: mink C: chicken Dm: D. melanogaster X: Xenopus Z: zebrafish B: bovine Dg: dog Pg: pig Sc: S. cerevisiae Ce: C. elegans Hr: horse GP: Guinea Pig Rab: rabbit All: all species expected
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