Methyl Alcohol, Reagent, 500 mL

methanol, absolute (anhydrous)
CH₃OH
Reagent
F.W. 32.04

 HAZARD ALERT: Flammable; dangerous fire risk; toxic by ingestion (ingestion of as little as 15 mL has caused blindness). TLV 262 mg/m3. LD50 5628 mg/kg.
Storage: Organic #2 in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If one is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Stor™ Can.
Disposal: #18a
Shelf Life: Good if stored safely.
Soluble: Miscible with water and alcohol.
Color: Colorless
Odor: Alcohol
CAS No. 67-56-1
Safety Purchase Suggestion: Please consider the use of anhydrous ethyl alcohol (E0012, etc.) as a substitute. Ethyl alcohol is a good substitute for methyl alcohol for most laboratory experiments and as a burner fuel. Avoid purchasing 20-liter cans of this substance unless you have approved, dedicated flammables storage.
SPECIAL HAZARD ALERT: Laboratory accidents involving methyl alcohol occur when vapor in the air ignites and travels back to the source, causing a flash fire. Always cap the bottle of methyl alcohol and remove it from the area prior to performing any demonstration involving open flames, sparks or heat. Use only a small amount and always perform demonstrations behind a safety shield. Please call or email us to request Flinn Safety Fax Publication 10497, Methyl Alcohol Safety, for more detailed safety information and instructions.