PRODUCT NAME | : | METHYLALCOHOL |
CAS number | : | 67-56-1 |
UN number | : | 1230 |
Formula | : | CH3OH |
Odour | : | CHARACTERISTIC |
Solubility in water | : | COMPLETE |
Density | : | 0.792 at 20 oC |
Boiling point | : | 65 oC |
Melting point | : | -94 oC |
Viscosity | : | 0.62 cp at 15oC |
Flashpoint | : | 12 oC |
Explosive limits |
: | 5.5 – 37 Vol% |
Vapour pressure | : | 127 mbar at 20 oC |
Skin absorption/irritation | : | YES |
TLV Country NL Year 1995 | : | 200 S ppm 260 S mg/m3 |
Pollution category 1994 | : | D |
Clear, colourless, mobile, highly polar liquid, Hazard: Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Toxic by ingestion (causes blindness). Used as an antifreeze, solvent for nitrocellulose, chemical synthesis, fuel for utility plants, etc.