| Name | Metaldehyde |
| Synonyms | META HARDY METASON HAZILAN METASON(R) LIMATOX(R) Metaldehyde META ACETALDEHYDE META(R)METALDEHYDE |
| CAS | 9002-91-9 |
| EINECS | 618-341-4 |
| Molecular Formula | CH2O |
| Molar Mass | 30.03 |
| Density | 0,808 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 190-196°C (subl.)(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 267.82°C (rough estimate) |
| Flash Point | 50 °C |
| Water Solubility | 0.2g/L(17 ºC) |
| Appearance | powder |
| Merck | 14,5923 |
| Storage Condition | 0-6°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4455 (estimate) |
| Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R22 - Harmful if swallowed R23 - Toxic by inhalation R11 - Highly Flammable |
| Safety Description | S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal foodstuffs. S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) |
| UN IDs | UN 1332 4.1/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | AB3042000 |
| HS Code | 29125000 |
| Hazard Class | 4.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Toxicity | Acute oral LD50 for dogs 0.6–1.0 g/kg (Worthing and Hance, 1991). |
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