Methyl Alcohol
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.