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Metham sodium
Metham sodium is a soil fumigant used to control nematodes, fungi, and weeds in agricultural settings. It is a sodium salt of methanethiol with the molecular formula C2H4NNaS2 and a molecular weight of 129.18 g/mol. Available in liquid form, it is stored at ambient temperatures and classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Metham sodium from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Metham sodium is a soil fumigant used to control nematodes, fungi, and weeds in agricultural settings. It is a sodium salt of methanethiol with the molecular formula C2H4NNaS2 and a molecular weight of 129.18 g/mol. Available in liquid form, it is stored at ambient temperatures and classified as a hazardous substance with a signal word of Danger. Molekula supplies Metham sodium from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
Specifications available on request — see Documents below or contact our sales team.
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Transport Class | 8 (6.1) |
| Packing Group | II |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 137-42-8 |
| Molecular Formula | C2H4NNaS2 |
| Molecular Weight | 129.18 |
| SMILES | CNC(=S)[S-].[Na+] |
| EC / UN Number | 2923 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| HTS Code | 29309092 |
| Tariff Code | 2930909599 |
Safety & GHS
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Explosive
GHS01
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Compressed Gas
GHS04
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Toxic
GHS06
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H311 Toxic in contact with skin
- H314 (sub cat. 1B) Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is Metham sodium used for?
Metham sodium is primarily used as a soil fumigant to control nematodes, fungi, and weeds in agricultural settings.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Metham sodium?
The formula is C2H4NNaS2 with a molecular weight of 129.18 g/mol.
How should Metham sodium be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade of Metham sodium does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies Metham sodium in technical grade for industrial and agricultural use.
Can Molekula supply Metham sodium in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Metham sodium in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a Metham sodium order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) compliant with GHS standards.
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