Methanol, 25 l, tinplate

This Methanol, available in a 25-liter tinplate container, falls under the category of Solvents for Synthesis. It is identified by the CAS Number 67-56-1. This substance belongs to the Alcohols group. In a workplace setting, various precautions must be taken when handling this chemical. The use of safety goggles and gloves is recommended, and no open flames, smoking, or eating and drinking are allowed near the substance. Additionally, there should be no admittance for unauthorized persons. The European Union has recommended an indicative occupational exposure limit value of 260 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour workday.

• CAS Number: 67-56-1
• Molecular Formula: CH4O
• Molecular Weight: 32.042
• Exact Mass: 32.026214747
• Boiling Point: 148.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -144 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 1.11 (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]
• H351 (100%): Suspected of causing cancer [Warning Carcinogenicity]