| Description | |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Number | 106008 |
| Synonyms | MeOH, Hydroxymethane, Methyl alcohol, Carbinol |
| Product Information | |
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| 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 |
| Structure formula Image |  |
| Physicochemical Information | |
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| 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 | 10 °C |
| Ignition temperature | 455 °C DIN 51794 |
| Melting Point | -98 °C |
| Vapor pressure | 128 hPa (20 °C) |
| Toxicological Information | |
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| LD 50 oral | LD50 Rat 5628 mg/kg |
| LD 50 dermal | LD50 Rabbit 17100 mg/kg |
| Safety Information according to GHS | |
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| Hazard Pictogram(s) | |
| 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. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P308 + P310: IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
| RTECS | PC1400000 |
| Storage class | 3 Flammable liquids |
| WGK | WGK 1 slightly water endangering |
| Disposal | 1 Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A. |
| Safety Information | |
|---|---|
| Hazard Symbols | ToxicFlammable |
| Categories of danger | highly flammable, toxic |
| R Phrase | R 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 Phrase | S 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). |
| Storage and Shipping Information | |
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| Storage | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
| Transport Information | |
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| Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RID | UN 1230 , 3 (6.1), II |
| Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGR | UN 1230 , 3 (6.1), II |
| Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-Code | UN 1230 , 3 (6.1), II |
| Specifications | |
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| Assay (GC) | ≥ 99.5 % |
| Identity (IR) | conforms |
| Identity B (NF) | conforms |
| Identity (JPE) | conforms |
| Appearance | conforms |
| Clarity of solution | conforms |
| Acidity or alkalinity | conforms |
| Acidity | conforms |
| Alkalinity (as NH₃) | ≤ 3 ppm |
| Refractive index (n 20/D) | 1.328 - 1.330 |
| Density (d 20 °C/20 °C) | 0.791 - 0.793 |
| Boiling range (64-65°C) | ≥ 95 % (v/v) |
| Absorbance (at 230 nm) | ≤ 0.150 |
| Absorbance (at 250 nm) | ≤ 0.050 |
| Absorbance (at 270 nm) | ≤ 0.020 |
| Absorbance (at 290 nm) | ≤ 0.010 |
| The absorption curve is smooth | conforms |
| Benzene (impurity A) (GC) | ≤ 2 ppm |
| Acetone (GC) | ≤ 0.001 % |
| Ethanol (GC) | ≤ 0.005 % |
| Ethanol (JPE) | conforms |
| Related substances (GC) | conforms |
| Residual solvents class 3 (ICH Q3C) | < 0.5 |
| Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C) | excluded by manufacturing process |
| Heavy metals | conforms |
| Aldehydes and Acetone (as acetone) | ≤ 0.003 % |
| Aldehyde and other foreign reducing substances | conforms |
| Reducing substances | conforms |
| Readily oxidizable substances | conforms |
| Readily carbonizable substances | conforms |
| Readily carbonizable substances (JPE) | conforms |
| Evaporation residue | ≤ 0.0010 % |
| Water | ≤ 0.10 % |
| Residues of metal catalysts or metal reagents acc. to EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4446/2000 are not likely to be present. Conforms to Ph Eur, BP, JPE, NF |
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