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Methanol, Environmental Grade, >99.8%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
It is suitable for environmental and GC analysis. It is used as an antifreeze, solvent, fuel, and as a denaturant for ethanol. Used for producing bio-diesel, synthesis of formaldehyde and acetic acid, useful 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. It plays an important role for the measurement of methyl ester content of pectin. It is useful for the preparation of compact direct methanol fuel cells for portable application.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 98°C |
| Density | 0.791 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 64.7 |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| Flash Point | 11°C (52°F) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.329 |
| Assay Percent Range | >99.8+% |
| Beilstein | 1098229 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible in water. |
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Safety and Handling
- Methanol
- Danger
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H370-Causes damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P361-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P405-Store locked up.
- P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
RUO – Research Use Only