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Tetramethoxymethane

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[Flash Point]

22
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Do not use water. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Potential]

Flammable liquid.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Store in a cool dry place.
[Skin]

Causes irritation.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
[EC Risk Phrase]

10 36/37/38
[EC Safety Phrase]

26 37
[UN (DOT)]

3272
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. Protective clothing.
[Exposure Effects]

Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.
[Solubility in water]

110 g/L (25 C)
[Melting Point]

-5
[Boiling Point]

114
[Vapor Pressure]

24 (25 C)
[Density]

1.023 g/cm3 (25 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

2.56
[Heat Of Vaporization]

33.79 kJ/mol
[Refractive Index]

1.385 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Tetramethyl orthocarbonate
[Synonyms]

Dimethoxymethylal
NSC 359558
Orthocarbonic acid, tetramethyl ester
Tetramethyl orthocarbonate
[CAS]

"CASEN_1850-14-2.htm">1850-14-2
[Formula]

C5H12O4
[Molecular Weight]

136.15
[EINECS]

217-438-5
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1737682
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Moisture sensitive.
[Incompatibilities]

Moisture, acids and strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Oxides of carbon.
[UN Number]

3272
[Hazard Class]

3
[Packing Group]

II