Category: solvents
US / EU / FDA / JECFA / FEMA / FLAVIS / Scholar / Patent Information:
Physical Properties:
Appearance: | colorless clear liquid (est) |
Assay: | 97.00 to 100.00 %
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Food Chemicals Codex Listed: | No |
Specific Gravity: | 0.78800 to 0.79800 @ 25.00 °C.
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Pounds per Gallon - (est).: | 6.557 to 6.640
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Refractive Index: | 1.32100 to 1.33100 @ 20.00 °C.
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Melting Point: | -94.00 to -93.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 64.00 to 65.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
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Boiling Point: | 20.00 to 21.00 °C. @ 100.00 mm Hg
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Vapor Pressure: | 265.414001 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
Vapor Density: | 1.11 ( Air = 1 ) |
Flash Point: | 52.00 °F. TCC ( 11.11 °C. )
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logP (o/w): | -0.770 |
Soluble in: |
| alcohol | | ether | | water, 1e+006 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | | water, 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 25 °C (exp) |
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Strength: | medium , recommend smelling in a 1.00 % solution or less |
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Substantivity: | 4 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
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Odor Description: at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. | alcoholic |
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Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found). |
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Cosmetic Information:
Suppliers:
Advanced Biotech |
METHANOL NATURAL
99% min. |
Allan Chemical |
Methanol
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Aurochemicals |
METHANOL, Natural
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BOC Sciences |
For experimental / research use only. |
Methanol 95%
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Charkit Chemical |
METHANOL ANHYDROUS
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Charkit Chemical |
METHANOL HPLC/SPECTRO GRADE
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Covalent Chemical |
Methanol
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RE-PURE, ML 2500
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ECSA TRADE THE MOST UPDATED FINANCIAL PUBLICATION ON THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY |
ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RPE-ACS-ISO-FOR ANALYSIS, ML 1000
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RPE-ACS-ISO-FOR ANALYSIS, ML 2500
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RPH- NF-DAB, L 25
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR HPLC-GOLD-ULTRAGRADIENT GRA
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR HPLC-ISOCRATIC GRADE, ML 25
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR HPLC-LC/MS, ML 2500
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR RESIDUAL PESTICIDES ANALYSI
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR TITRATION ACCORDING TO KARL
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS RS - FOR UHPLC - MS 1 L
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHANOL RS-FOR HPLC-GOLD, LT 4
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ECSA Chemicals |
METHYL ALCOHOL
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EMD Millipore |
For experimental / research use only. |
Methanol
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Glentham Life Sciences |
Methanol
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LyondellBasell Industries |
Methanol
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M&U International |
NAT.METHANOL, Kosher
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Penta International |
METHANOL NATURAL
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Penta International |
METHANOL NF GRADE
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Penta International |
METHANOL
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Sigma-Aldrich |
For experimental / research use only. |
Methanol anhydrous, 99.8%
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Silver Fern Chemical |
Methanol
Odor: characteristic Use: Methanol is used in chemical manufacture and synthesis, as a solvent in resins and dyes, a denaturant for ethanol, as a dehydrator for natural gas, and in the manufacture of synthetic proteins. |
Sunaux International |
nat.Methanol
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Universal Preserv-A-Chem Inc. |
METHANOL
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Wedor Corporation |
METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL)
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Safety Information:
Preferred SDS: View |
European information : |
Most important hazard(s): | T - Toxic. |
R 11 - Highly flammable. R 23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R 39 - Danger of very serious irreversible effects. S 01/02 - Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. S 07 - Keep container tightly closed. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 23 - Do not breath vapour. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. S 45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately.
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Hazards identification |
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Classification of the substance or mixture |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) |
None found. |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements |
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Pictogram | |
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Hazard statement(s) |
None found. |
Precautionary statement(s) |
None found. |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: |
oral-rat LD50 5628 mg/kg Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 19(11), Pg. 27, 1975.
oral-rabbit LD50 14200 mg/kg FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series. Vol. 48A, Pg. 105, 1970.
oral-mouse LD50 7300 mg/kg Toxicology. Vol. 25, Pg. 271, 1982.
intravenous-cat LDLo 4641 mg/kg Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics. Vol. 16, Pg. 1, 1920.
oral-dog LDLo 7500 mg/kg "Abdernalden's Handbuch der Biologischen Arbeitsmethoden." Vol. 4, Pg. 1365, 1935.
parenteral-frog LDLo 59000 mg/kg PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE
BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie. Vol. 50, Pg. 296, 1935.
intraperitoneal-guinea pig LD50 3556 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intraperitoneal-hamster LD50 8555 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
oral-human LDLo 143 mg/kg SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OPTIC NERVE NEUROPATHY: EYE
GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA "Toxicology of Drugs and Chemicals," Deichmann, W.B., New York, Academic Press, Inc., 1969Vol. -, Pg. 382, 1969.
oral-human LDLo 428 mg/kg BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 74, 1974.
oral-man LDLo 6422 mg/kg BRAIN AND COVERINGS: "CHANGES IN CIRCULATION (HEMORRHAGE, THROMBOSIS, ETC.)"
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
GASTROINTESTINAL: NAUSEA OR VOMITING Canadian Medical Association Journal. Vol. 128, Pg. 14, 1983.
unreported-man LDLo 868 mg/kg "Poisoning; Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments," 2nd ed., Arena, J.M., Springfield, IL, C.C. Thomas, 1970Vol. 2, Pg. 73, 1970.
oral-man TDLo 3571 uL/kg BLOOD: OTHER CHANGES
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: VISUAL FIELD CHANGES: EYE
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA Gekkan Yakuji. Pharmaceuticals Monthly. Vol. 35, Pg. 2095, 1993.
oral-man TDLo 9450 uL/kg BEHAVIORAL: GENERAL ANESTHETIC
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: MYDRIASIS (PUPILLARY DILATION): EYE American Journal of Emergency Medicine. Vol. 16, Pg. 538, 1998.
oral-man TDLo 3429 mg/kg SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: VISUAL FIELD CHANGES: EYE Acta Medica Scandinavica. Vol. 212, Pg. 5, 1982.
intraperitoneal-mouse LD50 10765 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intravenous-mouse LD50 4710 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intraperitoneal-rabbit LD50 1826 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intravenous-rabbit LD50 8907 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intraperitoneal-rat LD50 7529 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
intravenous-rat LD50 2131 mg/kg EHP, Environmental Health Perspectives. Vol. 61, Pg. 321, 1985.
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Dermal Toxicity: |
skin-rabbit LD50 15800 mg/kg Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 74, 1974.
subcutaneous-mouse LD50 9800 mg/kg Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 18, Pg. 185, 1971.
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Inhalation Toxicity: |
inhalation-rat LC50 64000 ppm/4H Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 74, 1974.
inhalation-cat LCLo 44000 mg/m3/6H GASTROINTESTINAL: CHANGES IN STRUCTURE OR FUNCTION OF SALIVARY GLANDS
BEHAVIORAL: FOOD INTAKE (ANIMAL)
BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS Archiv fuer Gewerbepathologie und Gewerbehygiene. Vol. 5, Pg. 1, 1933.
inhalation-human TCLo 300 ppm BEHAVIORAL: HEADACHE
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES
SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: VISUAL FIELD CHANGES: EYE Raw Material Data Handbook, Vol.1: Organic Solvents, 1974. Vol. 1, Pg. 74, 1974.
inhalation-human TCLo 86000 mg/m3 SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: LACRIMATION: EYE
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: COUGH
LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES Archiv fuer Gewerbepathologie und Gewerbehygiene. Vol. 5, Pg. 1, 1933.
inhalation-mouse LCLo 50000 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 80, 1982.
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Safety in Use Information:
Category: | solvents |
Recommendation for methyl alcohol usage levels up to: | | not for fragrance use.
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Recommendation for methyl alcohol flavor usage levels up to: |
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Safety References:
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 1 (FGE.20Rev1): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids and related esters from chemical group 23 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 20, Revision 3(FGE.20Rev3): Benzyl alcohols, benzaldehydes, a related acetal, benzoic acids, and related esters from chemical groups 23 and 30 View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the evaluation of the substances currently on the list in the Annex to Commission Directive 96/3/EC as acceptable previous cargoes for edible fats and oils – Part I of III View page or View pdf |
EPI System: | View |
EPA-Iris: | IRIS |
ClinicalTrials.gov: | search |
Daily Med: | search |
NIOSH International Chemical Safety Cards: | search |
NIOSH Pocket Guide: | search |
Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System: | Search |
AIDS Citations: | Search |
Cancer Citations: | Search |
Toxicology Citations: | Search |
EPA GENetic TOXicology: | Search |
EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA): | 67-56-1 |
EPA ACToR: | Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS): | Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary : | 887 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: | Data |
WISER: | UN 1230 |
WGK Germany: | 1 |
| methanol |
Chemidplus: | 0000067561 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO: | hazardous materials |
RTECS: | 67-56-1 |
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Other Information:
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Potential Uses:
Occurrence (nature, food, other): note
Synonyms:
| alcohol, methyl | | alcohol, wood | | carbinol | mono | carbinol | | colonial spirits | | columbian spirits | | hydroxymethane | mono | hydroxymethane | | menthanol | | methanol | | methyl alcohol residues | | methyl hydrate | | pyroligneous spirit | | spirit of wood | | wood alcohol | | wood naphtha | | wood spirit |
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