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Methanol

CAS 67-56-1

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Methanol
Product Code
M3641
Chemical Name
Methanol

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
67-56-1 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119433307-44-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H311
STOT SE Cat. 1 H370

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H370 Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

Precautionary Statements

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.
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.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 100% Yes

Notes

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Immediate Medical Attention

No data available

Medical Treatment

No data available

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides Combustible.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

No data available

Cleanup methods

No data available

Materials: No data available

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

No data available

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: butyl-rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 898 Butoject®. Splash contact: Material: Viton®, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 120 min, Material tested: KCL 890 Vitoject®.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Dynamic Viscosity
> 0,544 - < 0,59 mPa.s at 25 °C
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Properties Status
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Appearance
---
Odor
characteristic
Solubility In Water
1.000 g/l at 20 °C - completely miscible
Voc Content
---
Odor Threshold
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Flash Point
9,7 °C - closed cup
Flammability
No data available
Physical State Data
liquid
Physical State
liquid
Ph
No data available
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Molecular Weight
---
Freezing Point
64,7 °C
Melting Point
64,7 °C
Auto Ignition Temperature
455,0 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Metal Corrosion
---
Density
0,791 g/mL at 25 °C
Boiling Point
No data available
Evaporation Rate
---
Form
---
Solubility
---
Relative Density
0,79 - 0,8 at 20 °C
Lower Explosive Limit
44 % (V) Lower explosion limit: 5,5 % (V)
Solubility In Fat
---
Kinematic Viscosity
0,54 - 0,59 mm²/s at 20 °C
Colour
colourless
Vapor Pressure
169,27 hPa at 25 °C
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,77 at 25 °C
Vapor Density
---
Explosive Limits
---
Softening Point
---
Bulk Density
---
Colour Intensity
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No data available

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: - Oxidizing agents - perchloric acid - perchlorates - salts of oxyhalogenic acids - chromium(VI) oxide - halogen oxides - nitrogen oxides nonmetallic oxides chromosulfuric acid chlorates hydrides zinc diethyl halogens powdered magnesium hydrogen peroxide Nitric acid sulfuric acid permanganic acid sodium hypochlorite Exothermic reaction with: acid halides Acid anhydrides Reducing agents acids Bromine Chlorine Chloroform magnesium tetrachloromethane Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Fluorine Oxides of phosphorus Raney-nickel Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: Alkaline earth metals Alkali metals

Avoid

No data available

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1230
Shipping Name
METHANOL
Transport Class
3 (6.1)
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Methanol?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Methanol?

Methanol is a liquid with colourless color. It has characteristic odor.

What is Methanol used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Methanol?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H370: Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

What is the melting point of Methanol?

The melting point is 64,7 °C and the boiling point is No data available.

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