Methanol
- CAS Number
- 67-56-1
- HSN Code
- 29051100
- Molecular Formula
- CH3OH
- Catalogue Number
- AL2980
- Purity
- 99.8%
- Molecular Weight
- 32.04 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Methanol appears as a colorless fairly volatile liquid with a faintly sweet pungent odor like that of ethyl alcohol. Completely mixes with water.
Also known as Methyl alcohol, Wood alcohol.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2980
- CAS Number
- 67-56-1
- Molecular Formula
- CH3OH
- Molecular Weight
- 32.04 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29051100
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -97.8 °C; Boiling point: 64.7 °C at 760 mm Hg; Flash point: 11 °C; Density: 0.8100 at 0 °C4 °C; 0.7866 at 25 °C4 °C; Solubility: Miscible with water at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 1 Lt glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Separated from incompatible materials. Cool. Fireproof. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Methanol
- Catalogue No.
- AL2980
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 67-56-1
- EC Number
- 200-659-6
- Grade
- HPLC & Spectroscopy
- EC Index Number
- 603-001-00-X
- Chemical Formula
- CH3OH
- HSN Code
- 29051100
- Synonyms
- Methyl alcohol, Wood alcohol
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent for HPLC and spectroscopy applications
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 3; STOT SE 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 887 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H370: Causes damage to organs
- Precautionary statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P262, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P308+P316, P316, P321, P330, P361+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause central nervous system effects, reproductive toxicity.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Methanol
- CAS No.
- 67-56-1
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapors may travel long distances to ignition sources and flashback. Vapors in confined areas may explode when exposed to fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from incompatible materials. Cool. Fireproof. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Slight alcoholic odor when pure; repulsive, pungent odor when crude
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- >1
- Melting point
- -97.8 °C
- Freezing point
- -98 °C
- Boiling point
- 64.7 °C at 760 mm Hg
- Flash point
- 11 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 867 °F (464 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- VP: 92 mm Hg at 20 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 1.11 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.8100 at 0 °C4 °C; 0.7866 at 25 °C4 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible with water at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- -0.77
- Viscosity, kinematic
- 0.59 cSt at 20 °C
- Viscosity, dynamic
- 0.59 mPa·s at 20 °C
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive under normal conditions
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Lower: 5.5% vol, Upper: 44.0% vol
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids and reducing agents. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: Carbon oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 5628 mg/kg; LD50 Rabbit oral 14.4 g/kg; LD50 Monkey oral 2-3 g/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H370: Causes damage to organs
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1230
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1230
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1230
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1230
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1230
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Methanol
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Methanol
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Methanol
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Methanol
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Methanol
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3 (6.1)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a high-purity chromatographic and spectroscopic reference solvent, subject to regulatory end-use control. Commonly utilized in HPLC and spectroscopy for solvent extraction and sample preparation.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL02441
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 32.04 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8% min | 99.85% |
| Density | 0.791 g/mL | 0.790 g/mL |
| Water content | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| UV Absorbance at 210 nm | <0.01 | 0.005 |
| Related Substances | <0.1% | 0.03% |
The above product is expected to comply with HPLC & Spectroscopy grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPLC & Spectroscopy | 99.8% | m.p. -97.8 °C; b.p. 64.7 °C at 760 mm Hg | <0.1% | <0.01% | <0.1% | Miscible with water at 25 °C |
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