Methacrylic acid methyl ester, 25 l, tinplate

This 25 liter tinplate container holds Methyl Methacrylate, a carboxylic acid ester used as an embedding medium in electron microscopy. It is recommended to use safety goggles and gloves when handling this substance due to its flammability. The European Union has set a recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value of 500 parts per million (ppm) for an 8-hour workday. This chemical has a Molecular Weight of 100.12 grams per mole and a Boiling Point of 213.8 degrees Fahrenheit at standard pressure. It is heavier than air and will sink.

• CAS Number: 80-62-6
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• Exact Mass: 100.052429494
• Boiling Point: 213.8 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -54 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.45 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]