Product ID:METHYL ALCOHOL SO-W-2
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-476-3445
MSDS Number: BDZSV

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

8955 GUILFORD RD BLDG 260
COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1409
US

Emergency Phone: 412-490-8353

Cage: 89337

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO

COLUMBIA, MD 21046-1409 US

Cage: 89337

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Effects of Overexposure:DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS,EUPHORIA,MUSCULAR
INCOORDINATION,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,NAUSEA,VOMITING,CRAMPS

First Aid:IRRIGATE EYES W/WATER.WASH CONTAMINATED AREAS OF BODY WITH
SOAP & WATER.COMBAT SHOCK:OXYGEN STIMULANTS IF
INDICATED.ACIDOSIS:DETERMINE CO*2-COMBINING POWER OR ACIDITY OF
URINE AT HOURLY INTERVALS;STOM ACH WASH,IF SWALLOWED,W/4% SOLN OF
SODIUM BICARBON

Flash Point:50F,10C CC
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,OR CO*2,WATER SPRAY INEFFECTIVE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP;H*2O SPRAY COOL
CONT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE IGNITED BY
HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES.CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF
FIRE.FLAMM.VAPORS MAY SPREAD.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE UNPROTECTED PERSONS. ELIM IGNITION
SOURCES. STOP LEAK. H*2O SPRAY COOL CONT/DIVERT SPILL FROM
FIRE/HEAT. PROVIDE VENTILATION. ABSORB W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,SHOVEL INTO METAL DRUMS;LG SPILL:DI KE W COMMERCIAL
ABSORBENT,PUMP INTO COVERED DRUMS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
FIRE RISK AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W. CHEMICAL.
REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. MAINTAIN STRICT HYGIENE. WEAR
FACE SHIELD, CHEM CART RESPIR, RUBBER GLOVES,APRON,BOOTS IF EXPOSED
TO CHEM.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR,APRONS & BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO PRODUCT NO SO-W-2.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148.1F,64C
Spec Gravity:0.7924
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS,SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS,SOURCES OF IGNITION
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EXPECT CO FROM INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.MFG SUGGESTS
INCINERATION UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS.

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