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MX0490 Methanol

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Overview

Replacement Information

Key Specifications Table

CAS #EC NumberChemical FormulaMolar Mass
67-56-1200-659-6CH₃OH32.04 g/mol

Products

Catalog NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
MX0490-20 Steel barrel 200 l
MX0490-3 Steel barrel 20 l
MX0490-4 Plastic bottle 4 l
Description
Catalogue NumberMX0490
Alternate Names
  • Methyl Alcohol
  • Methanol
References
Product Information
CAS number67-56-1
EC index number603-001-00-X
EC number200-659-6
Chemical formulaCH₃OH
Molar Mass32.04 g/mol
Quality LevelMQ200
Applications
Applicationhistology grade
Application NotesUsed as a fixative for hematology and a substitute for ethanol.
Key Applications Histology
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point64.5 °C (1013 hPa)
Evaporation number1.9
Flash point9.7 °C
Melting Point-97.8 °C (ECHA)
Vapor pressure128 hPa (20 °C)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSPC1400000
Storage class3 Flammable liquids
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal1
Strongly contaminated halogen-free organic solvents: container A.
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at room temperature.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Acetone and Aldehydes0.002% max
Assay (GC)98% min
Water (H2O)0.5% max
Global Trade Item Number
Catalog Number GTIN
MX0490-20 04061839429727
MX0490-3 04061839429734
MX0490-4 04061839429741

Documentation

Methanol SDS

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Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 

Methanol Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
MX0490