TRIMETHYLSULFONIUM HYDROXIDE Property

Density 

0.81

Flash point:

11 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

soluble in Methanol

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless

BRN 

3910286

CAS DataBase Reference

17287-03-5

Safety

Hazard Codes 

F,T

Risk Statements 

11-23/24/25-34-39/23/24/25

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45-36/37-16-7

RIDADR 

UN 3286 3/PG 2

WGK Germany 

2

F 

3-4.4-10-21-34

HazardClass 

3/8

PackingGroup 

II

HS Code 

29309090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H301Toxic if swalloed

H311Toxic in contact with skin

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H331Toxic if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

H360May damage fertility or the unborn child

H370Causes damage to organs

H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P307+P311IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P311Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

TRIMETHYLSULFONIUM HYDROXIDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless solution

Uses

Trimethylsulfonium Hydroxide is a methylating agent. It provides rapid derivatization of acids for GC by pre-column transesterification of glycerides.