| [Flash Point] 104 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. | |
| [Fire Potential] This chemical is combustible. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] See inhalation. | |
| [Inhalation] Symptoms of exposure to this compound may include irritation of the eyes, skin, mucous membranes, nose and respiratory tract. It can cause dermatitis and nausea. Large doses ingested over nearly a year produced gastrointestinal and hepatic toxic effects. | |
| [Skin] See inhalation. | |
| [Eyes] See inhalation | |
| [Hazards] Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2922 | |
| [Personal Protection] If Tyvek-type disposable protective clothing is not worn during handling of this chemical, wear disposable Tyvek-type sleeves taped to your gloves. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Appearance] Colorless to amber liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 20 | |
| [Boiling Point] 203 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.42 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.3206 g/cm3 (0 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.57 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 42.0 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Research chemical. | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.41248 (16.2 C) | |
| [Product Name] Methyl methanesulfonate | |
| [Synonyms] as-Dimethyl sulfite as-Dimethyl sulphite Methyl mesylate Methyl methanesulfonic acid Methylmethane sulfonate Methylmethanesulphonate | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_66-27-3.htm">66-27-3 | |
| [Formula] C2H6O3S | |
| [Molecular Weight] 110.12 | |
| [EINECS] 200-625-0 | |
| [RTECS] PB2625000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector | |
| [Merck] 12,6170 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1098586 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-04-00-00011 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents - strong acids - strong bases. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 2922 | |
| [Hazard Class] 8 | |
| [Packing Group] I; II; III |
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