Methyl alcohol|--Nanjing Senking Chemical Co., Ltd.

Alias	Carbinol; colonial spirit; columbian spirit; columbian spirits; Methanol; methyl hydroxide; Methylol; monohydroxymethane; pyroxylic spirit; Wood alcohol; wood naphtha; wood spirit; Methanol,refined; Methyl alcohol,refined; Methanol,anhydrous; methanol hydrate (1:1)
English name	methyl alcohol
Molecular formula	CH₄O
Structural formula	CH₄O
Molecular weight	32.04
Density	1,11
Melting point	-98°C
Boiling point	64.7℃
Solubility	Easily soluble in water
Vapor pressure	127,mm,Hg(25°,C)410,mm,Hg(50°,C)
Flash point	52,°,F
Appearance and properties	Colorless and transparent liquid, pure methyl alcohol is mild with ethyl alcohol odor, crude product has irritant odor
Refractive index	n20/D,1,329(lit,)
Type of control	Control-inflammable

Methanol is a kind of organic compound that is commonly used as solvent, antifreezing agent, fuel and neutralizer. CAS RN: 67-56-1, 170082-17-4, molecular weight is 32.04, boiling point is 64.7℃. Methanol is volatile, colorless, flammable, and toxic.

Exposure limit: 200ppm TWA; 310ppm STEL; irritant to skin. 200ppm TWA; 260mg/m³ TWA; 6000 ppm IDLH (NIOSH). 200ppm TWA; 260mg/m³ TWA (OSHA)

Hazardous Substances Data: 67-56-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

1. One of the basic raw materials. In producing various organic products such as formaldehyde, acetic acid, chloromethane, dimethyl sulfate, and etc.

2. Methanol is one of the important chemical raw materials. It functions as an important for producing ethylene and propylene.

3. As solvent of coating, varnish, ink, adhesive, dye, alkaloid, cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, ethyecellulose, and polyvinyl butyral.

4. As raw material for producing pesticides, medicines, plastics, synthetic fibers, and organic chemical products.

5. As an important dye to replace fuel.

6. As analytical reagent, such as solvents, methylation reagent, and chromatographic analysis reagent.

Storage: keep in cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. Warehouse temperature should not exceed 30 ℃.Keep the container sealed. Separate from oxidants, acids, and alkali metals. Adopts explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities.

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