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Formaldehyde Toxicity (LD50)
The median lethal dose (LD50) for Formaldehyde is 600 mg per 1 *
*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
Information presented on this page is purely for research purposes only. It is NOT intended for clinical or diagnostic applications. To request additional information and datasets for Formaldehyde, please contactinfo@aatbio.com.
*Input desired mass in the textbox above to scale the results. Value is measured via oral route in rat(s)
Compound Information
At room temperature, Formaldehyde (Also known as: Formalin, Methanal, Methylene Oxide) is a colorless, flammable gas that has a distinct, pungent smell. It is typically available dissolved into a liquid known as a liquid called formalin, mixed with water and methanol. It is used as a preservative in mortuaries and medical laboratories, and as an antimicrobial agent and disinfectant. Formaldehyde is carcinogenic to humans. It can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion, as well as direct eye contact.
Molecular weight: 30.026
Chemical formula: CH2O
Information presented on this page is purely for research purposes only. It is NOT intended for clinical or diagnostic applications. To request additional information and datasets for Formaldehyde, please contactinfo@aatbio.com.
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References
This online tool may be cited as follows
MLA | "Quest Database™ Formaldehyde Toxicity (LD50)." AAT Bioquest, Inc., 6 Sep. 2025, https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/formaldehyde. | |
APA | AAT Bioquest, Inc. (2025, September 6). Quest Database™ Formaldehyde Toxicity (LD50). AAT Bioquest. https://www.aatbio.com/resources/toxicity-lethality-median-dose-td50-ld50/formaldehyde. | |
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