60-34-4 Hydrazine, methyl-

Name: Hydrazine, methyl-
Synonyms: MMH;Methylhydrazine;Monomethylhydrazine;
CAS Number:60-34-4
Molecular Formula:CH₆ N₂
Molecular Weight:46.09
EINECS:200-471-4
Density:0.86
Boiling Point:87 ºC
Flash Point:21 ºC
Safety Description:Suspected carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Poison by inhalation, ingestion, skin contact, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous routes. Experimental reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. Corrosive to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. May self-ignite in air. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use alcohol foam, CO₂, dry chemical. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. A powerful reducing agent. It is hypergolic with many oxidants (e.g., dinitrogen tetraoxide and hydrogen peroxide). When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NO_x. See also HYDRAZINE.

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For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Monomethylhydrazine S149.
liansport Information:UN 1244 6.1/PG 1