Methanol 99.9%

Methanol is a toxic alcohol that is used industrially as a solvent, pesticide, and alternative fuel source.

Methanol Product Introduction

Methanol appears as a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol. Completely mixes with water. The vapors are slightly heavier than air and may travel some distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Any accumulation of vapors in confined spaces, such as buildings or sewers, may explode if ignited. Used to make chemicals, to remove water from automotive and aviation fuels, as a solvent for paints and plastics, and as an ingredient in a wide variety of products.

Methanol is released to the environment during industrial uses and naturally from volcanic gases, vegetation, and microbes. Exposure may occur from ambient air and during the use of solvents. Acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) exposure of humans to methanol by inhalation or ingestion may result in blurred vision, headache, dizziness, and nausea. No information is available on the reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of methanol in humans. Birth defects have been observed in the offspring of rats and mice exposed to methanol by inhalation. EPA has not classified methanol with respect to carcinogenicity.

Methanol Physical Property Data

CAS Reg. No.	67-56-1
Chem name	Methanol
Empirical formula	CH3OH
Odor	Faint and similar to ethanol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Melting point	-97.6℃
Boiling point	64.7°C
Water solubility	Miscible

Methanol Acetonitrile Hazards

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Signal word	Danger
Hazard statements	H225, H301, H302, H305, H311, H331, H370
Precautionary statements	P210, P233, P235, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P307+P311, P310, P311, P312, P337+P313, P361, P363, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, P501
Flash point	11 to 12 °C (52 to 54 °F; 284 to 285 K)
Autoignition temperature	470 °C (878 °F; 743 K) 385 °C (725 °F; 658 K)