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9002-91-9

Name Metaldehyde
CAS 9002-91-9
EINECS(EC#) 200-836-8
Molecular Formula CH2O
MDL Number MFCD00071549
Molecular Weight 30.03
MOL File 9002-91-9.mol

Chemical Properties

Definition A polymer of acetaldehyde in which n usually is 4–6.
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting point  190-196 °C (subl.)(lit.)
Boiling point  267.82°C (rough estimate)
density  0,808 g/cm3
refractive index  1.4455 (estimate)
Fp  50 °C
storage temp.  0-6°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly, Heated), Methanol (Very Slightly)
form  powder
Water Solubility  0.2g/L(17 ºC)
Usage META(R) Metaldehyde is a highly effective active ingredient to control slugs and snails (molluscicide) WWW Link
Merck  14,5923
LogP 1.140 (est)
CAS DataBase Reference 9002-91-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System 9002-91-9(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements 
R10:Flammable.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements 
S13:Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs .
S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S46:If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label .
RIDADR  UN 1332 4.1/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  AB3042000
HazardClass  4.1
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29125000
Hazardous Substances Data 9002-91-9(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
Acute oral LD50 for dogs 0.6–1.0 g/kg (Worthing and Hance, 1991).

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