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Name of material : Methanol, reagent grade AR
Synonyms: -
CAS No.: 67-56-1
Molecular Weight: 32.04 mol/g
Chemical Formula: CH
4
O
Product Codes: M2097
Methanol
Highly flammable.
After inhalation : Fresh air. Consult doctor if feeling unwell
After skin contact : wash off with water, remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact : rinse out with water.
After ingestion : make victim drink plenty of water. Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Suitable extinguishing media : foam, powder.
Special risk: Combustible. Vapors heavier than air. Forms explosive mixtures with air at normal temperatures. Formation of combustion gases or dangerous vapors possible in event of fire.
Further information: Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.
Person-related precautionary measures: Do not inhale vapors/aerosols. Ensure supply of fresh air in enclosed rooms.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption: Take up with liquid-absorbent material. Forward for disposal.
Clean up.
Handling: Keep away from sources of ignition. Take measures to prevent electrostatic charging.
Storage: Store tightly closed, dry, in a well-ventilated place. Away from combustible materials and sources of ignition and heat.
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Personal protective equipment :
Respiratory protection : required when vapor / aerosols are generated
Hand protection : required.
Eye protection : required.
Industrial hygiene : Wash hands after working with substance. Change contaminated clothing.
Form : liquid
Color : colorless
Odor : characteristic
pH value : -
Melting temperature : -98 ºC
Boiling temperature : 64.5 ºC
Flash point : 11 ºC
Explosion limits (low) : 5.5 Vol%
Explosion limits (high): 36.5 Vol%
Vapor pressure : (20 ºC) 128 hPa
Density (25 ºC) : 0.79 g/cm3
Solubility in water (20 ºC) : soluble
Solubility in : organic solvents ( 20 °C): soluble
Conditions to be avoided : heating.
Substances to be avoided : acid halides, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, oxidizing agent (i.a. perchloric acid, perchlorates, salts of oxyhalogenic acids, CrO3, halogen oxides, nitric acid, nitrogen oxides), hydrides, zinc diethyl, halogens.
Hazardous decomposition products : no information available.
Further information: : Explosible with air in a vaporous/gaseous state.
Acute toxicity:
LD50(oral, rat): 5628 mg/kg
After skin contact : : slow absorption.
After eye contact: : slight irritations.
After ingestion : : nausea and vomiting.
In high doses: CNS disorders, drowsiness, dizziness, narcosis, inebriation, drop in blood pressure.
Cannot be excluded: impaired function of respiratory tract, heart.
Good warning effect due to low odour threshold.
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Biological effects:
Fish toxicity: L.macrochirus LC50 : 15400 mg/l;
Algeal toxicity: Sc. quadricauda IC50 : 8000 mg/l.
Further ecologic data:
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
Product :
It is recommended that you contact either the authorities in charge or approval waste disposal companies which will advise you on hoe to dispose of special waste.
Packaging :
Disposal in compliance with official regulations. If not official specified differently, noncontaminated packaging may be treated like household waste or recycled
Transport over land ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Germany):
GGVS/GGVE class: 3/17B
ADR/RID class: 3/17B
River transport: not examined
Sea transport IMDG:
IMDG class: 3/II.UN-No: 1230
Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR
ICAO/IATA class: 3/6.1II.UN-No: 1230
Symbol : F (Highly flammable), T (Toxic)
R-phrases : 11-23/24/25-39/23/24/25 Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation in contact with skin and if swallowed.
S-phrases : 7-16-36/37-45 Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from sources of ignition - No
Smoking. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
EEC-No : 200-659-6
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Reason for the revision: General update.
Date: 25/8/2007
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