Methylal, 500 ml

This 500 mL container holds Dimethoxymethane, an acetal solvent classified under the category of Alternative Solvents. It has a molecular weight of 76.09 g/mol and is identified by the CAS Number 109-87-5. In the workplace, it requires specific precautions such as no open flames, no unauthorized personnel, and the use of safety goggles due to its flammability. It is important to handle this substance with caution, as it is considered highly flammable.

• CAS Number: 109-87-5
• Molecular Formula: C3H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 76.09
• Exact Mass: 76.052429494
• Boiling Point: 108 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
• Melting Point: -157 °F (USCG, 1999)
• Vapour Density: 2.6 (USCG, 1999) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225 (98.8%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]