Methylal CH2(OCH3)
1 Methylal physical and chemical properties
Physical state:clear liquid
Color: colorless
Oder:chloroform-like-pungent- pungent odor
Ph:not available
Vapor pressure:44 mbar/20 deg c
Viscosity::0.33 cp 30 degc
Boiling point:42deg c@760
Freezing/Melting Point: -105 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 237 deg C ( 458.60 deg F)
Flash Point: -18 deg C ( -0.40 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: 1.60 vol %
Explosion Limits, upper: 17.60 vol %
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: IN WATER: 32.3 G/100 ML (16C)
Specific Gravity/Density: .8610g/cm3
Molecular Formula: CH2(OCH3)2
Molecular Weight: 76.09
2 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, ignition sources, exposure to air, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported