SODIUM METHOXIDE 30% SOLUTION product is 30wt.% solution of sodium methoxide in methanol.
Sodium Methoxide, 30% w/w in Methanol
Chemical Properties
Formula CH3ONa
Melting point<6°
Formula Weight54.02
Boiling Point93°C
Density0.969
SolubilityMiscible with ethanol, fats and esters. Immiscible with hydrocarbons and organic solvents.
Storage & SensitivityMoisture Sensitive. Air Sensitive. Store under Nitrogen. Ambient temperatures.
SODIUM METHOXIDE SOLUTION
TestResults
Description
Clear colourless liquid
Miscibility
Miscible with Methanol
Assy % (w/w)
29.00 - 31.00
NAOH & NA2CO3AS H2O (Free Alkali)*
0.20% Max.
NAOH & NA2CO3AS NAOH (Free Alkali)
0.44% Max.
* Free water below 1000 PPM.
Air, moisture and heat sensitive. Incompatible with acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, alkali metals, chlorinated solvents, water and reducing agents.
GHS Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Hazard Statements:
H226-H290-H301+H311+H331-H314-H370
Flammable liquid and vapour. May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statements:
P241-P242-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P370+P378r-P390-P402-P403+P233-P405-P406b-P501c
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in a dry place. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
