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Nitromethane

CAS 75-52-5

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Nitromethane
Product Code
360554
Chemical Name
Nitromethane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
75-52-5 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119951858-20-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+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 warning

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Carc. Cat. 2 H351
Repr. Cat. 2 H361d

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

Precautionary Statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.

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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
nitromethane EC: 200-876-6 75-52-5 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Avoid shock and friction., Explosive decomposition possible on heating., Combustible., In the event of decomposition: danger of explosion!, Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors., Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures., Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®).

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Store under inert gas.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Splash contact: Material: Viton®, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 120 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Lower Explosive Limit
7,3 % (V)
Freezing Point
---
Upper Explosive Limit
63,0 % (V)
Solubility In Water
104,5 g/l at 25 °C
Auto Ignition Temperature
418 °C
Melting Point
-29 °C
Softening Point
---
Flammability
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Density
1,127 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Vapor Density
---
Colour Intensity
---
Voc Content
---
Form
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: -0,24 at 21,8 °C
Solubility
---
Properties Status
---
Bulk Density
---
Cloud Point
---
Vapor Pressure
---
Colour
clear, colorless
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Solidification Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Ph
---
Boiling Point
101,2 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Appearance
clear, colorless
Decomposition Temperature
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0,65 mPa.s at 20 °C
Flash Point
35 °C
Explosive Limits
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Odor Threshold
---
Odor
characteristic
Relative Density
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Physical State
liquid
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

heat-sensitive. The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

highly reactive. Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Hydrocarbons, perchlorates. Risk of explosion with: acids, anilines, strong alkalis, phosphoric acid, Nitric acid, metallic oxides, organic halides, silver salt, aluminium chloride, alkali hydroxides, Ammonia, iodides, Halogenated hydrocarbon, Chloroform, oxyhalogenic compounds, Organic Substances, Oxidizing agents, Acetone, powdered aluminium, formic acid, ammonium hydroxide, Bases, calcium hypochlorite, Sodium hydroxide, lithium aluminium hydride, sodium carbonate, hydrides, nitrous acid, conc. sulfuric acid, Potassium hydroxide, Calcium hydroxide, Morpholine, Bromoform, Hydrazine hydrate with Methanol, formaldehyde with Air, Amines with Heavy metals with alkali hydroxides. Formation of explosive salts possible.

Avoid

Elevated temperatures. Heating.

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
1261
Shipping Name
NITROMETHANE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
ADR

Tunnel restriction code : (E)

IATA

Passenger Aircraft: Not permitted for transport

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 Nitromethane?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Nitromethane?

Nitromethane is a liquid appearing as clear, colorless with clear, colorless color. It has characteristic odor.

What is Nitromethane used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Nitromethane?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

What is the melting point of Nitromethane?

The melting point is -29 °C and the boiling point is 101,2 °C.