| Agent Name |
Sodium methylate |
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| CAS Number |
124-41-4 |
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| Formula |
C-H4-O.Na |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Methanol, sodium derivative; Sodium methanolate; Sodium methoxide; Sodium methoxide, 30 wt% solution in methanol; Sodium methylate; Sodium methylate, alcohol mixture; SODIUM METHYLATE (SODIUM METHOXIDE); [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Bases |
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| Description |
White powder; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the synthesis of other organic chemicals and as a catalyst in the production of edible fats and oils; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Comments |
Highly toxic; [Quick CPC] Corrosive to skin; High inhalation exposure of dust may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] A strong base that reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and methyl alcohol, a reaction that may generate enough heat to ignite combustible materials; [CAMEO] |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point (decomposes) = 127 degrees C; [ICSC] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "sodium methylate, dry." |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SODIUM METHOXIDE
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