Methanol

ProductType:Chemicals
Product Category:Laboratory chemicals
Product Sub Category:Sigma Aldrich
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Catalogue Number 106008
Synonyms MeOH, Hydroxymethane, Methyl alcohol, Carbinol

Product Information
CAS number 67-56-1
EC index number 603-001-00-X
EC number 200-659-6
Grade Ph Eur,BP,JPE,NF
Hill Formula CH₄O
Chemical formula CH₃OH
Molar Mass 32.04 g/mol
HS Code 2905 11 00
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Quality Level MQ500

Physicochemical Information
Boiling point 64.5 °C (1013 hPa)
Density 0.792 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Evaporation number 1.9
Explosion limit 5.5 - 44 %(V)
Flash point 9.7 °C
Ignition temperature 420 °C DIN 51794
Melting Point -97.8 °C
Vapor pressure 128 hPa (20 °C)
Viscosity kinematic 0.54 - 0.59 mm2/s (20 °C) no data available

Toxicological Information
LD 50 oral LD50 Rat 5628 mg/kg
LD 50 dermal LD50 Rabbit 17100 mg/kg

Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Pictogram(s)
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Hazard Statement(s) H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H370: Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement(s) P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233: Keep container tightly closed.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P311: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Signal Word Danger
RTECS PC1400000
Storage class 3 Flammable liquids
WGK WGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal 1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.

Safety Information
Categories of danger highly flammable, toxic

Storage and Shipping Information
Storage Store at +2°C to +30°C.

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