BDVSF - METHANOL
- MSDS: BDVSF
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
- Product Name: METHANOL
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-292-9676
Product Identification
Product ID:METHANOL
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-292-9676
MSDS Number: BDVSF
Responsible Party
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US
Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
Info Phone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Contractor
Telephone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Ingredients
METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)
CAS: 67-56-1
RTECS: PC1400000
Fraction By Weight: 99.9%
OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL
ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRT,OPTIC NERV
DAMAGE,BLIND.SKN:IRRT,DRY,DEFAT,INHL,INGEST:HEAD,NAUS,DEPRESS,SHOCK
,COMA,EYE DAM
First Aid
First Aid:EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE WATER.SKN:WATER WASH.INHL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR,ART RESP.INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT OR GAS LAVAGE.CALL PHYS
IMMED ALL CASES.CONTROL SHOCK.SUGGESTED 1-2% SOD BICARBONATE FOR
LAVAGE & AC IDOSIS CONTROL
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:50.0F/10C CC
Lower Limits:6
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEM, CO*2, WATER FOG (NO LIQ
WATER)
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA AND FULL BODY PROTECTIVE GEAR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE TOXIC AND EXPLOSIVE.AVOID
VAPOR FLASHBACK SITUATIONS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA.CONFINE SPREAD OF SPILL.REMOVE
ALL IGNITION SOURCES.REMOVE VAPORS W/WATER FOG.WEAR SCBA & FULL
BODY PROTECT.COVER SPILL W/ALCO FOAM,PUMP INTO CLOSED
CONTAINERS.WATER DILUTION DOES NOT RE MOVE TOXIC/FIRE HAZARD
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:FLAMMABLE,POISONOUS LIQUID.REMOVE ALL
IGN SOURCES,KEEP CONTAINERS COOL.GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN XFER
LIQ.PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREATING MISTS.AVOID INHL,INGEST,SKN & EYE
CONTACT.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE SCBA <=2000PPM.USE PAPR FOR HIGHER
CONC.W/FULL FACE SHIELD
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION PREFERRED
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER
Eye Protection:USE FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:BUTYL RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
ENTRY PER NON-OSHA MSDS DTD 8APR80,ADDED
INCOMPAT:IODINE,HGO,KOH,NAOH,CHLOROFORM.
Chemical Properties
HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:12 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR FLAMMABLE LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE,PERCHLORIC ACID;SEE SUPP
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.SPONTANEOUS IGN
OCCURS AT 385C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FORMALDEHYDE,CO,FORMIC ACID.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN APPROVED FACILITY IAW ALL LAWS &
REGS.EPA HAZ WASTE ID# IS U154.
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