PRODUCT Properties
Melting point: | >385 °C (lit.) |
form | Powder |
color | off-white |
Sensitive | moisture sensitive |
Hydrolytic Sensitivity | 7: reacts slowly with moisture/water |
CAS DataBase Reference | 2556-53-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Methanol, calcium salt (2556-53-8) |
Description and Uses
Calcium methoxide can be used as a catalyst in the transesterification of oil to produce biodiesel.
Safety
Symbol(GHS) | GHS05,GHS07 |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H302+H332-H315-H318 |
Precautionary statements | P261-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340+P312-P305+P351+P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 20/22-36/38-41 |
Safety Statements | 24-26-36-45 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |